Meaning Of The Word Lycopene
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Lycopene Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Lycopene?
lycopene in American English
a red, crystalline, carotenoid pigment, C40 H56, that acts as an antioxidant: it is the red color in tomatoes noun: a red crystalline substance, C40H56, that is the main pigment of certain fruits, as the tomato and paprika, and is a precursor to carotene in plant biosynthesis Lycopene in British English noun: an acyclic carotenoid occurring in tomatoes and some other ripe fruit as a red pigment. As an antioxidant its consumption can reduce the risk of some cancers |
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