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antioxidant
an·ti·ox·i·dant [ àntee óksid'nt, àntī óksid'nt ] (plural an·ti·ox·i·dants)


noun 
Definition:
 
substance that inhibits oxidation: a substance that inhibits the destructive effects of oxidation, e.g. in the body or in foodstuffs or plastics
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