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单词 beta carotene
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beta carotene in American English

a yellowish form of carotene: a dietary deficiency of this is associated with a greater risk of certain cancers

beta carotene in American English

noun
Biochemistry
the most abundant of various isomers of carotene, C40H56, that can be converted by the body to vitamin A

Examples of 'beta carotene' in a sentence
beta carotene

Moreover, it found that beta-carotene (an antioxidant) supplements increase the risk of smoking-related cancers.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Plums are also a good source of beta-carotene.
The Sun (2009)
Sweet potatoes are extremely rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Carrots get their vibrant orange colour from the super nutrient pigment beta carotene.
The Sun (2011)
Carrots - and many yellow and green veg and citrus fruits - contain beta-carotene.
The Sun (2011)
The orange colour is from beta-carotene, a safe form of colouring.
The Sun (2012)
All give us the orange pigment beta carotene.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Contains beta carotene, which may reduce the risk of cataracts in later life.
The Sun (2010)
Beta-carotene has been linked to lung cancer.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The pellets are rich in reproduction boosting beta-carotene.
The Sun (2015)
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