antioxidant
[an-tee-ok-si-duh nt, an-tahy-]
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noun
Chemistry. any substance that inhibits oxidation, as a substance that inhibits oxidative deterioration of gasoline, rubbers, plastics, soaps, etc.
Biochemistry. an enzyme or other organic substance, as vitamin E or beta carotene, that is capable of counteracting the damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissues.
adjective
Chemistry. of or relating to an antioxidant.
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Origin of antioxidant
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That creates a large oxidative stress,” he says, “so we would expect an antioxidant [like vitamin E] to be helpful.
antioxidant
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antioxidant
[ăn′tē-ŏk′sĭ-dənt, ăn′tī-]
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