English Explanatory Dictionary

antioxidant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any substance that slows or prevents the oxidation of another chemical.
  2. One of a group of vitamins that act against the effects of free radicals.
adj
  1. Acting or having agents that act against oxidation.

Pronunciation

/ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-antioxidant.wav

Word forms

antioxidant antioxidants

Etymology

From anti- + oxidant.

Antonyms

oxidant

Derived words

coantioxidant nonantioxidant superantioxidant
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