antioxidant

[ an-tee-ok-si-duhnt, an-tahy- ]

/ ˌæn tiˈɒk sɪ dənt, ˌæn taɪ- /

noun

Chemistry. any substance that inhibits oxidation, as a substance that inhibits oxidative deterioration of gasoline, rubbers, plastics, soaps, etc.

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.

adjective

Chemistry. of or relating to an antioxidant.

Origin of antioxidant

1925–30; anti- + oxidant (oxid(ize) + -ant)

Words nearby antioxidant

Antioch, Antiochus III, Antiochus IV, antiodontalgic, antioncogene, antioxidant, antiozonant, antiparabema, antiparallel, antiparasitic, antiparticle

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Example sentences from the Web for antioxidant

“The biggest and most promising field for countermeasure development is antioxidants,” Guida says.
What will astronauts need to survive the dangerous journey to Mars?|Maria Temming|July 15, 2020|Science News
In the flies they studied, antioxidants were the single means.
Why Sleep Deprivation Kills|Veronique Greenwood|June 4, 2020|Quanta Magazine
CBD has been shown to have significant health benefits as an antioxidant and neuroprotectant.
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That creates a large oxidative stress,” he says, “so we would expect an antioxidant [like vitamin E] to be helpful.
Will Supplements Kill You?|Sharon Begley|October 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for antioxidant

antioxidant

/ (ˌæntɪˈɒksɪdənt) /

noun

any substance that retards deterioration by oxidation, esp of fats, oils, foods, petroleum products, or rubber

biology a substance, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta carotene, that counteracts the damaging effects of oxidation in a living organism

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Medical definitions for antioxidant

antioxidant

[ ăn′tē-ŏk′sĭ-dənt, ăn′tī- ]

n.

A chemical compound or substance that inhibits oxidation.

A substance, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta-carotene, thought to protect body cells from the damaging effects of oxidation.

Scientific definitions for antioxidant

antioxidant

[ ăn′tē-ŏk′sĭ-dənt, ăn′tī- ]

A chemical compound or substance that inhibits oxidation. Certain vitamins, such as vitamin E, are antioxidants and may protect body cells from damage caused by the oxidative effects of free radicals.

单词	antioxidant
释义	antioxidant [ an-tee-ok-si-duhnt, an-tahy- ] / ˌæn tiˈɒk sɪ dənt, ˌæn taɪ- / noun Chemistry. any substance that inhibits oxidation, as a substance that inhibits oxidative deterioration of gasoline, rubbers, plastics, soaps, etc. 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. adjective Chemistry. of or relating to an antioxidant. Origin of antioxidant 1925–30; anti- + oxidant (oxid(ize) + -ant) Words nearby antioxidant Antioch, Antiochus III, Antiochus IV, antiodontalgic, antioncogene, antioxidant, antiozonant, antiparabema, antiparallel, antiparasitic, antiparticle Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for antioxidant “The biggest and most promising field for countermeasure development is antioxidants,” Guida says. What will astronauts need to survive the dangerous journey to Mars?\|Maria Temming\|July 15, 2020\|Science News In the flies they studied, antioxidants were the single means. Why Sleep Deprivation Kills\|Veronique Greenwood\|June 4, 2020\|Quanta Magazine CBD has been shown to have significant health benefits as an antioxidant and neuroprotectant. Ricki Lake: The ‘Weed the People’ Filmmaker on Why We Should Legalize Marijuana\|Ricki Lake\|May 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST That creates a large oxidative stress,” he says, “so we would expect an antioxidant [like vitamin E] to be helpful. Will Supplements Kill You?\|Sharon Begley\|October 11, 2011\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for antioxidant antioxidant / (ˌæntɪˈɒksɪdənt) / noun any substance that retards deterioration by oxidation, esp of fats, oils, foods, petroleum products, or rubber biology a substance, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta carotene, that counteracts the damaging effects of oxidation in a living organism Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for antioxidant antioxidant [ ăn′tē-ŏk′sĭ-dənt, ăn′tī- ] n. A chemical compound or substance that inhibits oxidation. A substance, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta-carotene, thought to protect body cells from the damaging effects of oxidation. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for antioxidant antioxidant [ ăn′tē-ŏk′sĭ-dənt, ăn′tī- ] A chemical compound or substance that inhibits oxidation. Certain vitamins, such as vitamin E, are antioxidants and may protect body cells from damage caused by the oxidative effects of free radicals. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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