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1. beta-carotene
noun. an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables.
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Rhymes with Beta Carotene
Sentences with beta-carotene
1. Noun Phrase
In addition, they provide beta carotene that your dog’s body converts into vitamin A.
2. Noun Phrase
In addition to these virtues, beta carotene also attacks free-radical cells that accelerate the aging process.
2. beta-adrenoceptor
noun. receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasodilation and increased heart beat).
3. beta-interferon
noun. a form of interferon that is produced by fibroblasts and have antiviral effects; used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
4. beta-adrenergic_blocker
noun. any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system.
5. carotene
noun. ['ˈkɛrəˌtiːn'] an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver.
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Etymology
- -ene (English)
- carrot (English)
- carotte (French)
6. carotene
noun. ['ˈkɛrəˌtiːn'] yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants.
Etymology
- -ene (English)
- carrot (English)
- carotte (French)
7. beta
noun. ['ˈbeɪtə'] the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
Antonyms
Etymology
- βῆτα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
8. beta
adjective. ['ˈbeɪtə'] second in order of importance.
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Etymology
- βῆτα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
9. Beta
noun. beets.