Meaning of ANTIOXIDANT
| Pronunciation: | | `antee'âksidunt
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| | Definition: | | [n] substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides |
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| | See Also: | | ascorbic acid, atomic number 34, beta-naphthol, carotenoid, E, glutathione peroxidase, inhibitor, rust inhibitor, Se, selenium, tocopherol, vitamin C, vitamin E | |
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| | Definition: | | Prevents oxidation (combining with oxygen). Anti- oxidant substances include superoxide dismutase, selenium, vitamin C and E, and zinc. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Any of many chemicals that reduce or prevent oxidation, especially within tissues. Vitamin C is a common antioxidant. |
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