Etymology
anti- (prefix meaning against) + oxidant (a substance that receives electrons from another).
Noun
antioxidant (plural antioxidants)
- Any substance that acts to slow or prevent the oxidation of another chemical.
- (nutrition) One of a group of vitamins that act against the effects of free radicals.
Adjective
antioxidant (not comparable)
- Acting or having agents that act against oxidation.
Derived terms
- coantioxidant
- nonantioxidant
- superantioxidant
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