antioxidant
an·ti·ox·i·dant
noun \ˌan-tē-ˈäk-sə-dənt, ˌan-ˌtī-\Definition of ANTIOXIDANT
: a substance (as beta-carotene or vitamin C) that inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen, peroxides, or free radicals
— antioxidant adjective
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1919
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