antioxidant
noun
an·ti·ox·i·dant
ˌan-tē-ˈäk-sə-dənt 
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a substance (such as beta-carotene or vitamin C) that inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen, peroxides, or free radicals
antioxidant
adjective
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Dec. 2024
Curcumin supplements are under study for their potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.1
But could turmeric in your food or curcumin supplements also be used to spice up your love life?
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Dec. 2024
On Earth, the antioxidant could be used for protection against accidents that release radiation.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
My focus is really getting the highest amount of phytonutrients [and] antioxidants in my food.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Antioxidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antioxidant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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antioxidant
noun
an·ti·ox·i·dant
ˌant-ē-ˈäk-səd-ənt
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a substance that opposes oxidation or prevents or makes difficult reactions made easier by oxygen
Medical Definition
antioxidant
noun
an·ti·ox·i·dant
ˌant-ē-ˈäk-səd-ənt, ˌan-ˌtī-
: any of various substances (as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and alpha-tocopherol) that inhibit oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen and peroxides and that include many held to protect the living body from the deleterious effects of free radicals
antioxidant
adjective
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