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antinutrient

American  
[an-tee-noo-tree-uhnt, -nyoo-, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈnu tri ənt, -ˈnyu-, ˌæn taɪ- /

noun

Biochemistry.

  1. a substance that interferes with the utilization of one or more nutrients by the body, as oxalate and phytate, which prevent calcium absorption.

Other Word Forms

  • antinutritive adjective

Etymology

Origin of antinutrient

anti- + nutrient

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