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Antioxidant - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Antioxidant : (noun)
1: substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions
promoted by oxygen or peroxides
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Antioxidant : Antioxidant: Any substance that reduces oxidative damage (damage due to oxygen ) such as that caused by free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive chemicals that attack molecules by
capturing electrons and thus modifying chemical structures.
Well-known antioxidants include a number of vitamin A ) that are capable of counteracting the damaging effects of oxidation. Antioxidants are also commonly added to food products like vegetable
oils and prepared foods to prevent or delay their deterioration from the action of air.
Antioxidants may possibly reduce the risks of cancer and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Antioxidants clearly slow the progression of AMD.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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