antioxidante

Definitions of antioxidante
  1. noun
    substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
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    selenio
    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)
    tocoferol, vitamina e
    a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
    ácido ascórbico
    a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
    carotina
    yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants
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    bloqueante, inhibidor
    a substance that retards or stops an activity
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