lycopene
A red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes, other red vegetables, and in animal tissueA 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.
» It is said that Lycopene, a pigment found in tomatoes, makes your skin beautiful and helps you lose weight.
Angeblich soll Lykopin, ein Farbstoff, der in Tomaten vorkommt, zur Verschönerung der Haut und zur Gewichtabnahme beitragen. — raggione
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
Lykopin
carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer
Examples
2 sentencesIt is said that Lycopene, a pigment found in tomatoes, makes your skin beautiful and helps you lose weight.
deAngeblich soll Lykopin, ein Farbstoff, der in Tomaten vorkommt, zur Verschönerung der Haut und zur Gewichtabnahme beitragen. — raggione
Examples of antioxidants found in food include beta-carotene, lycopene, and vitamins A, C, and E.
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From lycopin.From lycopin.
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Forms
plural: lycopenesSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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