Online Google Dictionary

antioxidants 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Noun
/ˌantēˈäksidənt/,/ˌantī-/,
Font size:

antioxidants, plural;
  1. A substance that inhibits oxidation, esp. one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products

  2. A substance such as vitamin C or E that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism

  1. (antioxidant) substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
  2. An antioxidant is a molecule capable of inhibiting the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons from a substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals. ...
  3. (antioxidant) Any substance that acts to slow or prevent the oxidation of another chemical; In nutrition, one of a group of vitamins that act against the effects of free radicals; Acting or having agents that act against oxidation
  4. (Antioxidant) Synthetic or natural substances added to products to prevent or delay their deterioriation by action of oxygen in air. ...
  5. (Antioxidant) A chemical added to rubber formulas in tires to prevent the potentially catastrophic effects of aging in tires.  See definition of “Aging” above.
  6. (Antioxidant) Compound that retards oxidation and slows its effects in wine (browning, sherry-like aromas). Sulfur dioxide, SO2, is the most widely used winemaking antioxidant. It also serves as an antimicrobial agent.
  7. (Antioxidant) Substance that, when added in small quantities to resin, prevents oxidation and degradation while maintaining the resin’s properties.
  8. (Anti-Oxidant) A substance which prevents or slows down oxygen decomposition (oxidation) or a material exposed to air.
  9. (ANTIOXIDANT) Same as Age Register, a chemical used to retard deterioration specifically caused by oxygen. (Example, Age-Rite, Resin D)
  10. An antioxidant is an agent the prevents or inhibits oxidation. In skin care products antioxidants may protect cells from the damaging effects of oxygen radicals caused by sunlight, and pollution. ...
  11. (Antioxidant) a nutrient or chemical that reacts with and neutralizes free radicals or chemicals that release free radicals. Antioxidants are also called free radical scavengers. ...
  12. (Antioxidant) Additive used to prevent yellowing of tubing or loss of strength when exposed to oxygen in the atmosphere.
  13. (antioxidant) Substance that inhibits oxidation and can guard the body from the damaging effects of free radicals. Molecules with one or more unpaired electrons, free radicals can destroy cells and play a role in many diseases. Antioxidant vitamins include B, C, and beta carotene. ...
  14. (Antioxidant) inhibits binding of oxygen.
  15. (antioxidant) Compound that slows the rate of oxidation reactions.
  16. (Antioxidant) substances that slow or prevent the damaging effects of oxidation in the body. Vitamins A,C,E and some B vitamins are all antioxidants.
  17. (Antioxidant) A substance that helps create a barrier from free radical damage
  18. (antioxidant) A substance contained in foods which significantly decreases the adverse effects of free radicals and/or environmental pollutants.
  19. (Antioxidant) Referring to an agent that counteracts oxidizing agents. Oxidizing agents are always present in the body and are often beneficial. However, when large amounts of oxidants are present in cells they can cause damage, especially to DNA, which can lead to cancerous growth.
  20. (Antioxidant) A component that helps to prevent or reduce the oxidative damage to body cells and tissues by free radicals.
  21. (antioxidant) A molecule that is capable of reacting with free radicals and neutralizing them.
  22. (Antioxidant) Any substance that inhibits oxidation, which deteriorates plastics and other materials.
  23. (Antioxidant) A compound which retards oxidation.
  24. (antioxidant) For a detailed explanation of antioxidants, please see Paula's article, "Antioxidants and Free Radical Damage ."
  25. (ANTIOXIDANT) Substance that retards oxidation. I.e. Ascorbic acid, BHA, BHT, TBHQ, propyl gallate.