antioxidants

[an-tee-ok-si-duhnt, an-tahy-]

an·ti·ox·i·dant

[an-tee-ok-si-duhnt, an-tahy-]
noun
1.
Chemistry. any substance that inhibits oxidation, as a substance that inhibits oxidative deterioration of gasoline, rubbers, plastics, soaps, etc.
2.
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
3.
Chemistry. of or pertaining to an antioxidant.

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Antioxidants is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

Origin:
1925–30; anti- + oxidant (oxid(ize) + -ant)
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antioxidant   (ān'tē-ŏk'sĭ-dənt, ān'tī-)  Pronunciation Key 
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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