antioxidant
noun/ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/
/ˌæntiˈɑːksɪdənt/, /ˌæntaɪˈɑːksɪdənt/
- (biology) a substance such as vitamin C or E that removes dangerous molecules, etc., such as free radicals from the bodyTopics Cooking and eatingc2
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- (chemistry) a substance that helps prevent oxidation, especially one used to help prevent stored food products from going bad
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