Definition of Antioxidant

1. Noun. Substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides.

Specialized synonyms: Glutathione Peroxidase, Atomic Number 34, Se, Selenium, Carotenoid, Rust Inhibitor, Beta-naphthol, E, Tocopherol, Vitamin E, Ascorbic Acid, C, Vitamin C
Generic synonyms: Inhibitor

Definition of Antioxidant

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Medical Definition of Antioxidant

1. One of many widely used synthetic or natural substances added to a product to prevent or delay its deterioration by action of oxygen in the air. Rubber, paints, vegetable oils and prepared foods commonly contain antioxidants. (13 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antioxidant

antinucleons
antinuke
antinuker
antinukers
antinukes
antiobesity
antiobscenity
Antioch
antiodontalgic
antioestrogen
antioestrogenic
antioncogene
antiophthalmic factor
antiorgastic
antioxidant (current term)
antioxidant (current term)
antioxidants
antioxidants
antiozonant
antiozonants
antipain
antipapal
antiparallel
antiparallel
antiparallel strand
antiparalytic
antiparalytical
antiparasite
antiparasitic
antiparasitic

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