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
- (chemistry) a substance that helps prevent oxidation, especially one used to help prevent stored food products from going bad