Recent Examples on the WebGenerally, antioxidants balance out something called oxidants or free radicals, which are potentially harmful molecules.—Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 11 May 2023 Researchers have found that there seems to be a higher level of oxidation, so oxidants and free radicals are being generated the longer smoke is in the air.—Christopher T. Migliaccio, Fortune, 7 June 2023 Generally, antioxidants balance out something called oxidants or free radicals, which are potentially harmful molecules.—Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 11 May 2023 One study noted that chlorophyll may positively affect the balance of oxidants and antioxidants in pancreatic cancer cells.—Health, 7 Mar. 2023 Pro-oxidants potentially increase health risks by causing cell damage.12 Follow the same rule of thumb with liquid chlorophyll.—Health, 7 Mar. 2023 Finally, the plant hits the water with ultraviolet rays and adds an oxidant such as hydrogen peroxide.—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2022 In its first commercial application, Battelle's technology uses a process called supercritical water oxidation, which involves heat, pressure and an oxidant to remove the threat in the PFAS carbon-fluorine bond.—Mark Strassmann, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 My two favorite possibilities are reactions involving hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which occurs naturally on Mars in low abundances, but is a very strong oxidant.—Ethan Siegel, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
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