antioxidant
IPA: æntiˈɑksʌdʌnt
noun
- 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
- Acting or having agents that act against oxidation.
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Examples of "antioxidant" in Sentences
- And info on antioxidant therapy.
- An antioxidant health energy drink.
- An antioxidant enzyme induction formula.
- Precursor to the antioxidant glutathione.
- Cinnamon is high in antioxidant activity.
- As a potent antioxidant and anti inflammatory.
- As an antioxidant, it is used as an additive in lubricants.
- The antioxidant response is important for the amelioration of oxidative stress.
- It also has antioxidant properties, and seems to potentiate the insulin effect.
- Spices add flavour,pungency and colour and have antioxidant, antimicrobial, pharmaceutical and nutritional properties.
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