beta-carotene

noun

be·​ta-car·​o·​tene ˈbā-tə-ˈker-ə-ˌtēn 

-ˈka-rə-

: an isomer of carotene found in dark green and dark yellow vegetables and fruits

Examples of beta-carotene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reduced Cancer Risk Both carrots and sweet potatoes contain antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, with anti-inflammatory potential that may help reduce cancer risk. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026

The beta-carotene in carrot juice also reduces oxidative stress and inflammation, two factors of heart disease. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026

Plus, the body can convert beta-carotene into vitamin A, which supports normal vision, immune function and other bodily processes. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 12 Oct. 2026

Or a $12 shot of carrot eau de vie, a boozy blast of beta-carotene, that takes nearly 80 pounds of produce to distill a single liter. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for beta-carotene

• acetylcysteine
• antisubmarine
• dichlorobenzene
• dimethylamine
• diphenylamine
• ethanolamine
• hydroxylamine
• isobutylene
• isoleucine
• mercaptopurine
• methylcholanthrene
• norepinephrine

Kids Definition

beta-carotene

noun

be·​ta-car·​o·​tene

-ˈkar-ə-ˌtēn

: a form of carotene found in dark green and dark yellow vegetables and fruits

Medical Definition

beta-carotene

noun

be·​ta-car·​o·​tene

variants or β-carotene

-ˈkar-ə-ˌtēn 

: a reddish-orange pigment that is an an isomer of carotene found chiefly in orange and dark green and yellow vegetables and fruits (such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach) and that is converted to vitamin A in the body

Note: Beta-carotene is the most active and widespread provitamin A and is derived commercially from natural sources or is prepared synthetically.