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tocopherol

DEFINITIONS OF: tocopherol

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n a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

Synonyms:
E, vitamin E
Types:
alpha-tocopheral
a potent form of vitamin E obtained from germ oils or by synthesis
Type of:
antioxidant
substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
fat-soluble vitamin
any vitamin that is soluble in fats
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