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| − | '''anti-''' (prefix meaning against) + '''oxidant''' (a substance that receives | + | '''anti-''' (prefix meaning against) + '''oxidant''' (a substance that receives [[electron]]s from another). |
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==Noun== | ==Noun== | ||
'''antioxidant''' (plural '''antioxidants''') | '''antioxidant''' (plural '''antioxidants''') | ||
# Any substance that acts to slow or prevent the [[oxidation]] of another chemical. | # 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 radical]]s. | + | # [[(nutrition]]) One of a group of vitamins that act against the effects of [[free radical]]s. |
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==Adjective== | ==Adjective== | ||
'''antioxidant''' (not comparable) | '''antioxidant''' (not comparable) | ||
Latest revision as of 16:34, 1 July 2024
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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