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CAROTINOID Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word carotinoid. (exact relations)
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	carotene					nounn
	noun • an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver • yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants
	carotenoid					noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals
	rhodopsin					nounn
	noun • a red photopigment in the retinal rods of vertebrates; dissociates into retinene by light
	xanthophyll					nounn
	noun • yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
	retinoid					noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • Pertaining to or resembling a resin. noun • Any of a class of compounds whose structure or effects on the body resemble retinol (vitamin A).

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