ANTIOXIDANT


Meaning of ANTIOXIDANT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ [an-tee-OKS-i-dent] ]

A substance that prevents damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive chemicals that often contain oxygen. They are produced when molecules are split to give products that have unpaired electrons. This process is called oxidation.

NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms.      Английский словарь раковых терминов NCI(Национальный институт злокачественных новообразований).