Definition of ANTIOXIDANT

antioxidant

Meanings

Plural: antioxidants

Noun

  • substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
  • Any substance that slows or prevents the oxidation of another chemical.
  • One of a group of vitamins that act against the effects of free radicals.

Adj

  • Acting or having agents that act against oxidation.

Origin / Etymology

From anti- + oxidant.

Antonyms

oxidant

Scrabble Score: 19

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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