Meaning Of The Word Carotenoid

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carotenoid in American English
any of several red and yellow plant and animal pigments related to and including carotene
of or like carotene
adjective: similar to carotene
noun: any of a group of red and yellow pigments, chemically similar to carotene, contained in animal fat and some plants

carotenoid in British English
adjective: of or resembling carotene or a carotenoid
noun: any of a group of red or yellow pigments, including carotenes, found in plants and certain animal tissues

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