Carotenoid: meaning, definitions and examples

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carotenoid

 

[ หŒkรฆrษ™หˆtoสŠษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biochemistry, pigments

Carotenoids are pigments found in the chloroplasts and chromoplasts of plants and some other photosynthetic organisms. They are responsible for the red, orange, and yellow colors of many fruits and vegetables and play essential roles in photosynthesis and photoprotection. In addition to their color, carotenoids are important for human health as they can be converted into vitamin A and have antioxidant properties.

Synonyms

colorant, pigment, plant pigment

Examples of usage

  • Carrots are high in carotenoids, giving them their orange color.
  • The bright hues of autumn leaves are due to the accumulation of carotenoids.
  • Spinach and kale are rich in carotenoids, which provide health benefits.
  • Carotenoids in tomatoes improve their nutritional value.
  • Pumpkins are a great source of carotenoids, especially beta-carotene.

Translations

Translations of the word "carotenoid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carotenoide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฐเฅ‹เคŸเฅ‡เคจเฅ‰เค‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Carotinoid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karotenoid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ะพั‚ะธะฝะพั—ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karotenoid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒญใƒ†ใƒŽใ‚คใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carotรฉnoรฏde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carotenoide

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karotenoid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋กœํ‹ฐ๋…ธ์ด๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุฑูˆุชูŠู†ูˆูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karotenoid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ karotenoid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฑป่ƒก่ๅœ็ด 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ karotenoid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karรณtenรณรญรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ะพั‚ะธะฝะพะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karotenoid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carotenoide

Etymology

The term 'carotenoid' originates from the Latin word 'carota', meaning carrot, as these compounds were first discovered in carrots. It was coined in the early 20th century, around the 1930s, as scientists began to identify and study these important pigments. Carotenoids are a class of terpenoids, which are organic compounds produced by various plants; they are derived from the isoprene unit. Over time, the understanding of carotenoids has expanded significantly, revealing just how crucial they are not only for plants, but also for human nutrition and health. Their antioxidant properties contribute to the prevention of chronic diseases, making carotenoids a subject of interest in both nutrition and food science.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,133, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.