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provitamin

/prəʊˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/

翻译: 维生素原是一种可在体内转化为维生素的物质,本身不是维生素,但能作为维生素的前体。

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noun

/prəʊˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/C2formalscientific
  • zh维生素原是一种可在体内转化为维生素的物质,本身不是维生素,但能作为维生素的前体。

A substance that serves as a precursor to a vitamin, being converted into an active vitamin within the tissues of an animal.

  1. Vitamin precursorC1formalmedical

    A substance that is converted into a vitamin within the body of an animal.

    zh维生素原

    • Beta-carotene is a well-known provitamin that the body converts into vitamin A.
    • Some provitamins are found in plant-based foods and become active vitamins after digestion.
    • The conversion of provitamins into vitamins is essential for maintaining good health.
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