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antioxidant

/an-tee-ok-si-duhnt, an-tahy-/US // ˌæn tiˈɒk sɪ dənt, ˌæn taɪ- //UK // (ˌæntɪˈɒksɪdənt) //

抗氧化剂,抗氧剂,抗氧化,抗氧化物

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Chemistry. any substance that inhibits oxidation, as a substance that inhibits oxidative deterioration of gasoline, rubbers, plastics, soaps, etc.
    • : Biochemistry. an enzyme or other organic substance, as vitamin E or beta carotene, that is capable of counteracting the damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissues.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : Chemistry. of or relating to an antioxidant.

Examples

  • They also contain almost twice as many antioxidants as raw garlic.

  • One of the most promising of these is antioxidants, Guida says.

  • “The biggest and most promising field for counter­measure development is antioxidants,” Guida says.

  • Pulling shifts in artificial gravity and swallowing antioxidants may become part of an astronaut’s daily routine.

  • In the flies they studied, antioxidants were the single means.

  • This at-home blood test kit gives a full reading of antioxidant, fatty acid, or vitamin panels.

  • CBD has been shown to have significant health benefits as an antioxidant and neuroprotectant.

  • Your body naturally makes this protective antioxidant, which zaps free radicals and helps your liver filter out toxins.

  • These benefits, along with sky-high antioxidant levels, have earned krill the nickname the “magicians” of the ocean.

  • Likewise, the entire antioxidant premise now seems to be built on sand.