antioxidant
noun
an·ti·ox·i·dant
ˌan-tē-ˈäk-sə-dənt 
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a substance (such as beta-carotene or vitamin C) that inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen, peroxides, or free radicals
antioxidant
adjective
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
If antioxidants are good for cancers, then boosting reactive oxygen molecules might fight some kinds of metastasis.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
That's likely because of its star ingredient, thyme, which is rich in antioxidants and boasts antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Wellness shots containing ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and honey offer a quick boost of vitamins and antioxidants to support your health.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antioxidant
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“Antioxidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antioxidant. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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antioxidant
noun
an·ti·ox·i·dant
ˌant-ē-ˈäk-səd-ənt
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a substance that opposes oxidation or prevents or makes difficult reactions made easier by oxygen
Medical Definition
antioxidant
noun
an·ti·ox·i·dant
ˌant-ē-ˈäk-səd-ənt, ˌan-ˌtī-
: any of various substances (as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and alpha-tocopherol) that inhibit oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen and peroxides and that include many held to protect the living body from the deleterious effects of free radicals
antioxidant
adjective
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