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lycopene

noun ly·co·pene \ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn\

Definition of LYCOPENE

:  a carotenoid pigment C40H56 that is the red coloring matter of the tomato
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Origin of LYCOPENE

International Scientific Vocabulary lycop- (from New Latin Lycopersicon, genus of herbs) + -ene
First Known Use: circa 1929
Medical Dictionary

lycopene

noun ly·co·pene \ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn\

Medical Definition of LYCOPENE

:  a red pigment C40H56 isomeric with carotene that occurs in many ripe fruits (as the tomato)

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