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.noun · 名词
- 1.
- ›any of a group of red and yellow pigments, chemically similar to carotene, contained in animal fat and some plants.
adj.adjective · 形容词
- 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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