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carotene

 

[ หˆkรฆrษ™หŒtiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nutrition, chemistry

Carotene is a naturally occurring pigment found in many plants, particularly in green and orange vegetables. It is a type of carotenoid that plays a crucial role in photosynthesis by absorbing light energy. Carotene is also a precursor to vitamin A, which is essential for vision, immune function, and skin health. The most common forms include alpha-carotene and beta-carotene. Consuming foods rich in carotene can have beneficial effects on overall health and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Synonyms

carotenoid, vitamin A precursor

Examples of usage

  • Carrots are rich in beta-carotene.
  • Spinach contains significant amounts of carotene.
  • Dietary carotene is important for maintaining good vision.
  • Eating fruits and vegetables high in carotene can enhance skin appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "carotene" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caroteno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฐเฅ‹เคŸเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Carotin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karoten

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ะพั‚ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karoten

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒญใƒ†ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carotรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caroteno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karoten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋กœํ‹ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุฑูˆุชูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karoten

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ karotรฉn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒก่ๅœ็ด 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ karoten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karรณtรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ะพั‚ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karoten

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caroteno

Etymology

The word 'carotene' comes from the Latin 'carota', which means 'carrot'. The use of the term originated in the late 19th century when scientists began to study the chemical constituents of plants and their effects on health. Originally isolated from carrots in the 1830s, carotene attracted attention for its vibrant color and nutritional properties. Its identification as a provitamin A began in the 1910s when researchers discovered that it could be converted into vitamin A in the human body. Since then, carotene has been recognized for its antioxidant properties and its role in human health, leading to increased interest in dietary sources of carotene-rich foods. Today, carotene is widely studied in nutritional science and is often included in dietary supplements.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,752, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.