CAROTENES Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word carotenes. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word carotenes. (close relations)

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Definition of CAROTENES

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carotene carotenoid carotinoid

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	beta-carotene				nounn
	noun • an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
	lutein				nounn
	noun • yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
	lycopene				nounn
	noun • carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer
	zeaxanthin				nounn
	noun • yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow Indian corn
	carotin				nounn
	noun • an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
	provitamin a				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver

Best Hypernyms For CAROTENES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for carotenes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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