Lycopene
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes, other red vegetables, and in animal tissue; there is some evidence that it may lower the risk of prostate cancer. countable, uncountable
"And eating avocado with salsa boosted the absorption of lycopene—a carotenoid in tomatoes—by almost five times."
- 2 carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer wordnet
Example
More examples"It is said that Lycopene, a pigment found in tomatoes, makes your skin beautiful and helps you lose weight."
Etymology
From lycopin.