beta-carotene

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Etymology

From beta +‎ carotene.

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beta-carotene (uncountable)

  1. (biochemistry) A plant pigment that is an isomer of carotene, found in dark green and dark yellow vegetables and fruits and important in the diet as a precursor of vitamin A.

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