antioxidant
pronunciation
How to pronounce antioxidant in British English:
UK [ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt]
How to pronounce antioxidant in American English:
US [ˌæntiˈɑːksɪdənt]
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- Noun:
- substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
Word Origin
- antioxidant
- 1920 (n.); 1932 (adj.), from anti- + oxidant.
Example
- 1. Actually blueberry is not a powerfood but an antioxidant powerhouse .
- 2. Eat a little dark chocolate for its antioxidant qualities .
- 3. Foods with naturally occurring vitamin e and vitamin c have an antioxidant effect .
- 4. Cloves also ranked very high in antioxidant properties in one study .
- 5. According to one study , cilantro leaves provide the most antioxidant punch .