antiozonant

American

[an-tee-oh-zoh-nuhnt, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈoʊ zoʊ nənt, ˌæn taɪ- /

noun

Chemistry.

an admixture to natural or synthetic rubber for preventing ozonolysis.

Etymology

Origin of antiozonant

1950–55; anti- + ozonant ( ozon(ize) + -ant )

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antiozonant

While critics say tyres contain many toxic and carcinogenic chemicals, so far there is only really consensus around one - 6PPD, an antioxidant and antiozonant found in all tyres that reduces cracking.

From Reuters ● May 17, 2023

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