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Noun: antioxidant  ,an-tee'ók-si-dunt
  1. Substance that inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
    "Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant"

Derived forms: antioxidants

Type of: inhibitor

Encyclopedia: Antioxidant