carotene

英 ['kærətiːn] 美 ['kærətin]
  • n. 胡萝卜素(等于carotin)

中文词源


carotene 胡萝卜素

来自carrot, 胡萝卜。-ene, 化学名词后缀。

英文词源


carotene (n.)
hydrocarbon found in carrots and other plants, 1861, from German carotin, coined 1831 by German chemist H.W.F. Wackenroder (1789-1854) from Latin carota "carrot" (see carrot) + German form of chemical suffix -ine (2), denoting a hydrocarbon.

双语例句


1. " Golden " rice contains increased amounts of beta - carotene, a source of vitamin A.
“ 金色 ” 稻米有很高含量的β - 胡萝卜素 —— 一种维生素A源.

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2. Converts to beta - carotene, which is needed to maintain eye health.
能转化成乙种胡萝卜素, 维持眼睛健康.

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3. Carotene Any of several organic compounds widely distributed in plants and animals.
作为色素广泛分布于动植物中的几种有机化合物的总称.

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4. The colorants of green plants consist of chlorophyll, xanthophyll and carotene.
绿色植物中含有叶绿素 、 叶黄素和胡萝卜素.

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5. Carotene is vitamin, and is very useful to human health.
胡萝卜素是维生素, 对人体很有益.

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