lycopenes
lycopenes is the plural of lycopene.
Meaning of lycopene
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
Questions about lycopenes
- What is lycopenes the plural of?
- Lycopenes is the plural of lycopene.
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