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Meaning of "antioxidant" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ANTIOXIDANT

antioxidant  [ˌæntɪˈɒksɪdənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANTIOXIDANT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Antioxidant is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ANTIOXIDANT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

antioxidant

Antioxidant

An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons or hydrogen from a substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals. In turn, these radicals can start chain reactions. When the chain reaction occurs in a cell, it can cause damage or death to the cell. Antioxidants terminate these chain reactions by removing free radical intermediates, and inhibit other oxidation reactions. They do this by being oxidized themselves, so antioxidants are often reducing agents such as thiols, ascorbic acid, or polyphenols. Substituted phenols and derivatives of phenylenediamine are common antioxidants used to inhibit gum formation in gasoline. Although oxidation reactions are crucial for life, they can also be damaging; plants and animals maintain complex systems of multiple types of antioxidants, such as glutathione, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin E as well as enzymes such as catalase, superoxide dismutase and various peroxidases. Insufficient levels of antioxidants, or inhibition of the antioxidant enzymes, cause oxidative stress and may damage or kill cells.

Definition of antioxidant in the English dictionary

The definition of antioxidant in the dictionary is any substance that retards deterioration by oxidation, esp of fats, oils, foods, petroleum products, or rubber. Other definition of antioxidant is a substance, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta carotene, that counteracts the damaging effects of oxidation in a living organism.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANTIOXIDANT


accident
ˈæksɪdənt
aidant
ˈeɪdənt
coincident
kəʊˈɪnsɪdənt
confident
ˈkɒnfɪdənt
didn´t
ˈdɪdənt
dissident
ˈdɪsɪdənt
duplicident
djuːˈplɪsɪdənt
evident
ˈɛvɪdənt
incident
ˈɪnsɪdənt
occident
ˈɒksɪdənt
overconfident
ˌəʊvəˈkɒnfɪdənt
oxidant
ˈɒksɪdənt
postaccident
ˌpəʊstˈæksɪdənt
precedent
ˈprɛsɪdənt
president
ˈprɛzɪdənt
procident
ˈprəʊsɪdənt
provident
ˈprɒvɪdənt
resident
ˈrɛzɪdənt
soricident
səˈrɪsɪdənt
trident
ˈtraɪdənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANTIOXIDANT

antinuclearist
antinucleon
antinuke
antinuker
antiobesity
antiobscenity
Antioch
Antiochus III
Antiochus IV
antiodontalgic
antiozonant
antipapal
antiparallel
antiparasitic
antiparticle
antiparty
antipasti
antipasto
Antipater
antipathetic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANTIOXIDANT

abundant
ascendant
attendant
commandant
confidant
defendant
demandant
dependant
descendant
dividant
en attendant
flight attendant
fondant
in the ascendant
pendant
redundant
regardant
retardant
trepidant
verdant

Synonyms and antonyms of antioxidant in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «antioxidant» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANTIOXIDANT

Find out the translation of antioxidant to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of antioxidant from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «antioxidant» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

抗氧化剂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

antioxidante
570 millions of speakers

English

antioxidant
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एंटीऑक्सीडेंट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مضادات الأكسدة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

антиоксидант
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

antioxidante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অ্যান্টিঅক্সিডেন্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

antioxydant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Antioksidan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Antioxidans
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

抗酸化物質
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

산화 방지제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Antioksidan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chất chống oxy hóa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆக்ஸிஜனேற்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अँटिऑक्सिडेंट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

antioksidan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

antiossidante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przeciwutleniacz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

антиоксидант
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

antioxidant
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντιοξειδωτικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

antioksidant
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

antioxidant
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

antioksidant
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of antioxidant

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTIOXIDANT»

The term «antioxidant» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.332 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTIOXIDANT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «antioxidant» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «antioxidant» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about antioxidant

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANTIOXIDANT»

Discover the use of antioxidant in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to antioxidant and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Super Antioxidant Diet and Nutrition Guide: A Health ...
"Advocates a diet rich in vegetables, with limited meat intake. Includes exercise plan and more than 70 healthful recipes"--Provided by publisher.
Robin Jeep, Richard B. Couey, 2008
2
Antioxidant Polymers: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
The volume will be of prime interest to a wide variety of scientists and engineers including those in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and food research groups; polymer science and materials science research groups; research and development ...
Giuseppe Cirilo, Francesca Iemma, 2012
3
Antioxidant Status, Diet, Nutrition, and Health
This is the first book to integrate the biological, nutritional, and health aspects of antioxidant status.
Andreas M. Papas, 1998
4
Antioxidant Methodology: In Vivo and in Vitro Concepts
This book addresses the key methodological questions.
Okezie I. Aruoma, Susan L. Cuppett, 1997
5
Antioxidant Food Supplements in Human Health
Antioxidant Food Supplements in Human Health discusses new discoveries in the areas of oxygen and nitric oxide metabolism and pathophysiology, redox regulation and cell signaling, and the identification of natural antioxidants and their ...
Lester Packer, Midori Hiramatsu, Toshikazu Yoshikawa, 1999
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Handbook of Antioxidants
Offering over 4200 contemporary references-2000 more than the previous edition-the Second Edition of the Handbook of Antioxidants is an up-to-the-minute source for nutritionists and dietitians, cell biologists and biochemists, cardiologists ...
Lester Packer, 2001
7
Analysis of Antioxidant-Rich Phytochemicals
This book may also serve as a lecture resource for courses relating to food analysis, functional foods and nutrition.
Zhimin Xu, Luke R. Howard, 2012
8
Biomarkers for Antioxidant Defense and Oxidative Damage
This volume goes beyond conventional analytical methods of measuring overall antioxidant activity and provides insight to the discovery of biomarkers that reveal information on specific areas of oxidative stress.
Giancarlo Aldini, Kyung-Jin Yeum, Etsuo Niki, 2011
9
The antioxidant miracle: your complete plan for total health ...
Describes the benefits of lipoic acid against heart disease, cancer, diabetes, liver disease, and the effects of aging
Lester Packer, Carol Colman, 1999
10
Antioxidant Properties of Spices, Herbs and Other Sources
The scientific world and modern society today is experiencing the dawning of an era of herbal medicine.
Denys J. Charles, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANTIOXIDANT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term antioxidant is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fitness with Kathryn Thomas: I run 5k but then I have my wine, I'm …
Later in the day, Kathryn will snack on homemade protein balls made with antioxidant rich raw cacao powder, dessicated coconut and dates, ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
The dessert recipe that's healthier than most breakfasts
... healthy fats from avocados and coconut oil, lime which has alkalising benefits and Matcha green tea powder, which is a potent antioxidant. «Vogue Australia, Jul 15»
3
Cook's Corner: How to make Giada De Laurentiis' panzanella for …
... explained that Japanese eggplants have a thin skin that does not need peeling and in fact the skin provides nasunin, a powerful antioxidant. «The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Jul 15»
4
6 Health Benefits of Tomatoes
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that inhibits free radicals, which are a destructive substance in the body. It binds to free radicals, keeping ... «Care2.com, Jul 15»
5
Food Fighters: From apples to flaxseeds, certain foods work to fight …
These popular nuts have several antioxidant polyphenols, including some ... a good marinara sauce might pack more of the antioxidant power. «The Advocate, Jul 15»
6
Ferroptosis in p53-dependent oncosuppression and organismal …
As chemical inhibitors of ferroptosis (as well as cystine) share a robust antioxidant activity, which precise RCD modality is activated in this context remains ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
7
Researchers seek to stimulate skin regeneration in third-degree burns
Dr. Miquel Gimeno Seco, head of research, said that the new molecule, polyacid gallic, has great antioxidant and antimicrobial applications in ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
8
Ask the expert: anti-ageing
"Also look out for antioxidant rich products. The more antioxidants the better as they protect against free radicals and ageing more than ... «TV3.ie, Jul 15»
9
Weight Loss Tips & Tricks: Lose a Lot With These Small Diet Changes
It is also rich in catechins, an antioxidant that can stimulate metabolism. Weight loss trick: A study in Japan has discovered that individuals who ... «Latinos Health, Jul 15»
10
Don't get burned with a high SPF sunscreen
Among them: vitamin E (often listed as tocopherol), vitamin C (ascorbic acid) or other antioxidant-rich extracts derived from fruits, nuts, roots, ... «Environmental Working Group, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Antioxidant [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/antioxidant>. May 2024 ».
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