antioxidant — a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products or to prevent cellular damage in the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products or to prevent cellular damage in the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæn.t̬iˈɑːk.sə.dənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother swears that eating chocolate every day keeps her young because of its antioxidants - and who am I to argue with a 90-year-old?
- Vitamin C and vitamin E are well-known antioxidants that protect cells from damage.
- The beauty industry loves to claim that their antioxidant creams can turn back time - apparently wrinkles are just oxidized youth!
antioxidant
NOUN[/ˌæn.t̬iˈɑːk.sə.dənt/]
a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products or to prevent cellular damage in the body
Fresh blueberries act as an antioxidant, shielding cells from rusty damage.
Antioxidants fight oxidants with nature's abundant gift!
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“My grandmother swears that eating chocolate every day keeps her young because of its antioxidants - and who am I to argue with a 90-year-old?”
“Vitamin C and vitamin E are well-known antioxidants that protect cells from damage.”
“The beauty industry loves to claim that their antioxidant creams can turn back time - apparently wrinkles are just oxidized youth!”
“Research suggests that foods high in antioxidants may help prevent certain chronic diseases.”
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