ANTIOXIDANT

antioxidant

(noun) substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

antioxidant (plural antioxidants)

Any substance that acts to slow or prevent the oxidation of another chemical.

(nutrition) One of a group of vitamins that act against the effects of free radicals.

Antonyms

• oxidant

Adjective

antioxidant (not comparable)

Acting or having agents that act against oxidation.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

8 June 2025

EXECUTION

(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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