antioxidants

Phonetic Respelling: [ an-tee-ok-si-duhnt, an-tahy- ]

Definition:

n. 1 substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides; 2 an enzyme that is capable of counteracting the damaging effects of oxidation

Sentence:

Certain vitamins are antioxidants and may protect body cells from free radicals.

More example sentences:

Certain vitamins are antioxidants and may protect body cells from free radicals.

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Synonyms:

oxidation inhibitor; inhibitor of oxidation; oxidation deterent

Antonyms:

encouragerof oxidation