What does "lycopene" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "lycopene"?

Common synonyms include: e160d, e160d, solanorubin.

Lycopene

noun

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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

Synonyms

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e160d e160d solanorubin

Example

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"It is said that Lycopene, a pigment found in tomatoes, makes your skin beautiful and helps you lose weight."

Etymology

From lycopin.

Related phrases

prostate cancer

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