antioxidant
noun
any substance that inhibits oxidation, as a substance that inhibits oxidative deterioration of gasoline, rubbers, plastics, soaps, etc.
antioxidants
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pluralof antioxidant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That involves adding "sulphur accelerators, antioxidants, and activators into the material" which "prevents the biodegradation of balloons" and also leaks "toxic chemicals into the environment".
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Coffee contains other substances that seem to be beneficial for health, too, the statement’s authors wrote, including polyphenols that may act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Instead, add a handful of berries, kiwis, or other fruits rich in fiber and antioxidants.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 21, 2026
These antioxidants, found in certain foods, can support heart health, circulation and blood vessel elasticity by reducing inflammation, it says.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
When things had felt so out of control, all Grace could do was make sure she was healthy, so she had learned about antioxidants and omega-3s and folic acid.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
