an·ti·ox·i·dant ( n t - k s -d nt, nt -)n. 1. A chemical compound or substance that inhibits oxidation. 2. A substance, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta carotene, thought to protect body cells from the damaging effects of oxidation. |
antioxidant [ˌæntɪˈɒksɪdənt]
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any substance that retards deterioration by oxidation, esp of fats, oils, foods, petroleum products, or rubber
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology a substance, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta carotene, that counteracts the damaging effects of oxidation in a living organism
| antioxidant (nt-ks-dnt, nt-) 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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| Noun | 1. |  antioxidant - substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxidesglutathione peroxidase - an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals atomic number 34, Se, selenium - a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite) carotenoid - any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals inhibitor - a substance that retards or stops an activity rust inhibitor - antioxidant that inhibits the formation of rust beta-naphthol - an isomer of naphthol used in rubber as an antioxidant E, tocopherol, vitamin E - a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body ascorbic acid, vitamin C, C - a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy |
Translations
antioxidant anti-oxidant [ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt] n → antioxidant(e)
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