lycopene
lycopene noun: 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.
Noun
lycopene (countable and uncountable, plural lycopenes)
- 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.
- And eating avocado with salsa boosted the absorption of lycopene—a carotenoid in tomatoes—by almost five times.2007 November, Elizabeth Drake, “Combine and conquer: Use these winning food pairings to protect your health”, in Men's Health, volume 22, number 9, →ISSN, page 126
- Synonyms:
- E160d, solanorubin
lycopene meaning in Tamil
lycopene in Tamil
- இலைக்கொப்பீன்
Synonyms of lycopene
- E160d
- solanorubin
Forms of lycopene
| plural | lycopenes |
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Origin of lycopene
From lycopin.
Words formed from lycopene
Questions about lycopene
- What does lycopene mean?
- Lycopene means 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 lycopene in Tamil?
- Lycopene in Tamil is இலைக்கொப்பீன். See Lycopene meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is lycopene?
- Lycopene is a noun.
- What is the plural of lycopene?
- The plural of lycopene is lycopenes.
Words near lycopene in the dictionary
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