carotene

dasNoun

das Carotin

Word details

German meaning
Carotin ist ein fettlösliches Pigment, das in vielen Pflanzen vorkommt und eine Vorstufe von Vitamin A ist.
English meaning
Carotene is a fat-soluble pigment found in many plants and is a precursor to vitamin A.
Synonym
Karotinoid
German example
Karotten sind reich an Carotin.
English example
Carrots are rich in carotene.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Carotin
Plural Form
die Carotine

Example sentences with “carotene”

  1. Carotene is found in carrots. (Carotin ist in Karotten enthalten.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German word for carotene?

It is 'das Carotin'. It is a neuter noun.