Associations to the word «Antioxidant»

Wiktionary

ANTIOXIDANT, noun. Any substance that acts to slow or prevent the oxidation of another chemical.
ANTIOXIDANT, noun. In nutrition, one of a group of vitamins that act against the effects of free radicals.
ANTIOXIDANT, adjective. Acting or having agents that act against oxidation.

Dictionary definition

ANTIOXIDANT, noun. Substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides.

Wise words

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