beta carotene
/ˈbeɪtə ˈkɛrəˌtin/
noun
- A red-orange pigment found in plants like carrots and sweet potatoes that the body turns into vitamin A.
- Beta-carotene gives pumpkins and mangoes their bright orange color.
- Eating carrots gives you beta-carotene, which is good for your eyesight.
- Many multivitamins contain beta-carotene as a source of vitamin A.