antioxidant meaning

Definition of antioxidant

1. substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides

   Type of: inhibitor

   Kinds: glutathione peroxidase, selenium, carotenoid, rust inhibitor, beta-naphthol, vitamin E, vitamin C

antioxidant in a sentence

• Figs contain components that have antioxidant properties.
• Figs improve the antioxidant activity of your body.
• Berries and other plant foods contain many antioxidants.
• Blueberries contain a large number of antioxidants.
• Honey is a natural sweetener, rich in antioxidants.

How to pronounce antioxidant

antioxidant is pronounced /ˌæntiˈɑksədənt/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.