antioxidant
[ an-tee-ok-si-duh nt, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˈɒk sɪ dənt, ˌæn taɪ- /
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.
Words nearby antioxidant
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British Dictionary definitions for antioxidant
antioxidant
/ (ˌæntɪˈɒksɪdənt) /
noun
any substance that retards deterioration by oxidation, esp of fats, oils, foods, petroleum products, or rubber
biology a substance, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta carotene, that counteracts the damaging effects of oxidation in a living organism
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Science definitions for antioxidant
antioxidant
[ ăn′tē-ŏk′sĭ-dənt, ăn′tī- ]
A chemical compound or substance that inhibits oxidation. Certain vitamins, such as vitamin E, are antioxidants and may protect body cells from damage caused by the oxidative effects of free radicals.
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