Definisjon av antioxidant

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Noun

antioxidant - substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
inhibitor a substance that retards or stops an activity
glutathione peroxidase an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals
atomic number 34, selenium, se 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
tocopherol, vitamin e, e a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
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Substantiv

antioxidant - Any substance that acts to slow or prevent the oxidation of another chemical.
antioxidant - In nutrition, one of a group of vitamins that act against the effects of free radicals.

Adjektiv

antioxidant - Acting or having agents that act against oxidation.

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  • An antioxidant is a molecule capable of inhibiting the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons from a substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals.

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  • antioxidant
    Molecules that slow or prevent the oxidation of other chemicals.

Substantiv

  • Entall: antioxidant
  • Flertall: antioxidants

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