carotenoid
/kuh-rot-n-oid/US // kəˈrɒt nˌɔɪd //UK // (kəˈrɒtɪˌnɔɪd) //
类胡萝卜素,胡萝卜素,类黄酮,类人猿
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : any of a group of red and yellow pigments, chemically similar to carotene, contained in animal fat and some plants.
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : similar to carotene.
- : pertaining to carotenoids.
Examples
Sunbirds have feather colors that come from a mix of sources, including pigments like fiery carotenoids and dark melanin as well as iridescent structural color.
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