lycopene
nounEtymology From lycopin.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences 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
- Derived terms
- diapolycopene, prolycopene
- Related terms
- lycopin