Antioxidant meaning
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A chemical compound or substance that inhibits oxidation.
noun
Antioxidant is defined as any substance that prevents or repairs the process of oxidation.
An example of something that is described as antioxidant are pomegranates.
adjective
A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta carotene, that protects cells from the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.
noun
An antioxidant keeps a substance from degrading or decaying by inhibiting the chemical reaction called oxidation, the reaction of substances to exposure to oxygen molecules.
An example of an antioxidant is wax used on a car to prevent rust.
noun
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The definition of an antioxidant is something that prevents or repairs damage that has been done to the body by oxidation.
An example of an antioxidant is Vitamin A.
noun
A substance, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta carotene, thought to protect body cells from the damaging effects of oxidation.
noun
A substance that slows down the oxidation of hydrocarbons, oils, fats, etc. and thus helps to check deterioration: antioxidants are added to many products, esp. foods and soaps.
noun
Serving to check oxidation.
adjective
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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Acting or having agents that act against oxidation.
adjective