antioxidant

Noun
  1. Substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides (synset 114748824)
    is a type of: inhibitor - a substance that retards or stops an activity
    subtypes:
    • glutathione peroxidase - an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals
    • atomic number 34, se, selenium - a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite)
    • carotenoid - any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals
    • rust inhibitor - antioxidant that inhibits the formation of rust
    • beta-naphthol - an isomer of naphthol used in rubber as an antioxidant
    • e, tocopherol, vitamin e - a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
    • ascorbic acid, c, vitamin c - a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy

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