carotol

/kærətɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A carotenal, a pigment, especially one that is orange in color.

“The researcher studied the carotol properties in different types of vegetables.”

2. verb

To convert (a substance) into carotene.

“The process of carotolizing the food helped increase its nutritional value.”

Synonyms

  • carotenal
  • carotene

Antonyms

  • chlorophyll