antioxidant
/ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/noun
उच्चारण ऐन्टिऑक्सिडन्ट
एंटीऑक्सीडेंट, प्रति-ऑक्सीकारक
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noun
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[C]
a substance that helps prevent damage to the cells of the body, found for example in some fruits and vegetables
एंटीऑक्सीडेंट, प्रति-ऑक्सीकारक
- Green tea and berries are rich in antioxidants.
- Vitamin C is an important antioxidant.
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[C] technical
a substance added to food, oils or other products to stop them being damaged by oxygen
(खाद्य पदार्थ में मिलाया जाने वाला) ऑक्सीकरण-रोधी पदार्थ
- Antioxidants are added to cooking oil to stop it going bad.