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Antioxidant
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antioxidant /an·ti·ox·i·dant/ (-ok´si-dant) something added to a product to prevent or delay its deterioration by the oxygen in air.
an·ti·ox·i·dant (nt-ks-dnt, nt-)
n.
1. A chemical compound or substance that inhibits oxidation.
2. A substance, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta-carotene, thought to protect body cells from the damaging effects of oxidation.
Antioxidant
Any substance that reduces the damage caused by oxidation, such as the harm caused by free radicals.
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antioxidant
a substance that in small amount will inhibit the oxidation of other compounds. Used in feeds and foods to prevent rancidification of polyunsaturated fats.
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