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antioxidant
[ an-tee-ok-si-duhnt, an-tahy- ]
noun
- Chemistry. any substance that inhibits oxidation, as a substance that inhibits oxidative deterioration of gasoline, rubbers, plastics, soaps, etc.
- Biochemistry. an enzyme or other organic substance, as vitamin E or beta carotene, that is capable of counteracting the damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissues.
adjective
- Chemistry. of or relating to an antioxidant.
antioxidant
/ ˌæntɪˈɒksɪdənt /
noun
- any substance that retards deterioration by oxidation, esp of fats, oils, foods, petroleum products, or rubber
- biology a substance, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta carotene, that counteracts the damaging effects of oxidation in a living organism
antioxidant
/ ăn′tē-ŏk′sĭ-dənt,ăn′tī- /
- 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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Example Sentences
This at-home blood test kit gives a full reading of antioxidant, fatty acid, or vitamin panels.
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CBD has been shown to have significant health benefits as an antioxidant and neuroprotectant.
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Your body naturally makes this protective antioxidant, which zaps free radicals and helps your liver filter out toxins.
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These benefits, along with sky-high antioxidant levels, have earned krill the nickname the “magicians” of the ocean.
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Likewise, the entire antioxidant premise now seems to be built on sand.
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