noun
- An orange or yellow pigment found in plants and animals, especially carrots and sweet potatoes; a precursor to vitamin A.
Usage: Also spelled 'carotene' (more common in modern usage); Often used in scientific and nutritional contexts
Examples
- Carrots are rich in carotin, which gives them their bright orange color.
- The body converts carotin into vitamin A for better vision and immune function.
- Sweet potatoes contain high levels of carotin and other beneficial nutrients.
- Carotin is a fat-soluble compound that accumulates in fatty tissues.
- Many orange and yellow vegetables owe their color to carotin content.