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- Dictionaryantioxidant/ˌantɪˈɒksɪd(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products.
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Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation, a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals. Autoxidation leads to degradation of organic compounds, including living matter. Antioxidants are frequently added to industrial products, such as polymers, fuels, and lubricants, to extend their usable lifetimes. Foods are also treated with antioxidants to forestall spoilage, in particular the r... Wikipedia