anti-oxidantn.
An agent which inhibits oxidation. Also attrib. or adj., that inhibits oxidation.
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1934 Chem. Abstr. 28 7504 The use of antioxidants in the stabilization of cracked gasolenes.
1943 Jrnl. Biol. Chem. 147 516 In all experiments reported..on the effect of heat on antioxidant activity, the treatment involved moist heat under pressure.
1958 Economist 20 Dec. 1051/1 Antioxidants protect fats, oils and foods containing these products against development of off-flavour, unpleasant odour, or discolouration.
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