Meaning | Substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides. |
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Narrower | beta-naphthol | An isomer of naphthol used in rubber as an antioxidant |
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carotenoid | Any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals |
glutathione peroxidase | An enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals |
rust inhibitor | antioxidant that inhibits the formation of rust |
selenium, Se, atomic number 34 | A toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium |
vitamin C, C, ascorbic acid | A vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables |
vitamin E, tocopherol, E | A fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction |
Broader | inhibitor | A substance that retards or stops an activity |
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Spanish | antioxidante |
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Catalan | antioxidant |
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