Definition

A type of pigment found in plants that is responsible for the orange and yellow colors in many fruits and vegetables, and is a precursor to vitamin A.

Example

Carotin is found in carrots, giving them their bright orange color.

Conversation

I read that eating more vegetables can increase your carotin levels.

Really? I didn’t know that could be so beneficial for you.

Yeah, it helps with vision and skin health, too.

I should definitely add more veggies to my diet!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carotin is derived from the word 'carrot' (from French 'carotte', which comes from Latin 'carota', meaning carrot). The suffix '-in' is used in chemistry to denote substances. Therefore, carotin refers to a substance derived from carrots.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carrot' as the source of 'carotin', which is a substance found in carrots.

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