tocoferol

Definitions of tocoferol
  1. noun
    a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
    synonyms: vitamina e
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    type of:
    antioxidante
    substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
    vitamina liposoluble
    any vitamin that is soluble in fats
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