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antioxidants

/ˌæntiˈɑksɪdənts/ /ˌæntaɪˈɑksɪdənts/

Meanings
noun
Any substance that acts to slow or prevent the oxidation of another chemical.

Examples :

""Eating blueberries provides your body with antioxidants that help protect your cells from damage." "
medicine substance chemistry biochemistry biology physiology food

Related Words

Illustration vitamins

vitamins noun

/ˈvaɪtəmɪnz/ /ˈvɪtəmɪnz/

Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

"Eating fruits and vegetables provides essential vitamins that help keep us healthy and energetic. "

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oxidation noun

/ˌɑksɪˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/

The combination of a substance with oxygen.

"The oxidation of iron causes rust to form on metal objects. "

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substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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provides verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdz/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

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radicals noun

/ˈrædɪkəlz/

(historical: 19th-century Britain) A member of the most progressive wing of the Liberal Party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism).

"The radicals in the student council advocated for changes to the school's dress code. "

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nutrition noun

/njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/

The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.

"Good nutrition is important for children to grow strong and healthy. "

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colorful adjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

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vegetables noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəlz/

Any plant.

"In biology class, we learned that technically, even fruits are vegetables because vegetables are any plant. "

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prevent verb

/pɹəˈvɛnt/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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blueberries noun

/ˈbluːˌbɛriz/ /ˈbluˌbɛriz/

An edible round berry, belonging to the cowberry group (Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus), with flared crowns at the end, that turns blue on ripening.

""My mom baked a delicious blueberry pie for dessert tonight." "

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

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another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"