ALL meanings of antioxidant
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A a - countable noun antioxidant An antioxidant is a substance which slows down the damage that can be caused to other substances by the effects of oxygen. Foods which contain antioxidants are thought to be very good for you. 3
- noun antioxidant any substance that retards deterioration by oxidation, esp of fats, oils, foods, petroleum products, or rubber 3
- noun antioxidant a substance, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta carotene, that counteracts the damaging effects of oxidation in a living organism 3
- noun antioxidant a substance that slows down the oxidation of hydrocarbons, oils, fats, etc. and thus helps to check deterioration: antioxidants are added to many products, esp. foods and soaps 3
- adjective antioxidant serving to check oxidation 3
- noun antioxidant An antioxidant is a substance, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta-carotene, thought to protect body cells from the damaging effects of oxidation. 3
- noun antioxidant type of nutrient 1
- noun antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products. 1
- noun antioxidant Chemistry. any substance that inhibits oxidation, as a substance that inhibits oxidative deterioration of gasoline, rubbers, plastics, soaps, etc. 1
- noun antioxidant 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. 1
- adjective antioxidant Chemistry. of or relating to an antioxidant. 1
- noun antioxidant Any substance that acts to slow or prevent the oxidation of another chemical. 0
- noun antioxidant In nutrition, one of a group of vitamins that act against the effects of free radicals. 0
- adjective antioxidant Acting or having agents that act against oxidation. 0