CAROTENES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants

Example: is converted into vitamin A in the liver

Synonyms

Carotene, Provitamin a, Carotin