Definitions

1. noun

A yellow, orange, or red pigment found in plants, especially in carrots, sweet potatoes, and other roots and tubers, and important in animal nutrition.

“The high levels of carotene in the vegetables helped to protect the family from vitamin A deficiency.”

2. noun

A pigment of the carotenoid series, especially beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body.

“The doctor recommended that the patient consume more carotene to improve her vitamin A levels.”