beta carotene

beta carotene
A substance found in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables and in dark green, leafy vegetables. The body can make vitamin A from beta carotene. Beta carotene is being studied in the prevention of some types of cancer. It is a type of antioxidant.

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  • beta-carotene — noun an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables • Hypernyms: ↑provitamin A, ↑carotene, ↑carotin, ↑carotenoid * * * ˌbeta ˈcarotene 7 [beta carotene] …   Useful english dictionary

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