lycopene

noun

ly·​co·​pene ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn 

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

Examples of lycopene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Boiling tomatoes may reduce oxalic acid levels, which can help people prone to kidney stones, while increasing lycopene content. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026

Tomatoes stand out for their lycopene content, a powerful antioxidant associated with reduced oxidative stress. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026

Reduced Nutritional Value Watermelons are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients like vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants like lycopene. —Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026

Top multivitamin for men A blend made for men’s optimal health that includes vitamins A, B, C, D, E, lycopene and zinc. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary lycop- (from New Latin Lycopersicon, genus of herbs) + -ene

First Known Use

circa 1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lycopene

• acridine
• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene

Medical Definition

lycopene

noun

ly·​co·​pene ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn 

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