Carotins

/ˈkærətɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carotin; multiple molecules or types of the carotene pigment.

Etymology

Simple plural of carotin. Used in scientific contexts to refer to several carotin compounds or measurements.

Kelly Says

In biochemistry, 'carotins' usually refers to total carotin content in samples—nutritionists measure it when studying how much of the pigment is in different foods.

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