antioxidant in Dutch
antioxidant in Dutch is antioxiderende, antioxidant — antioxidant means a substance that slows or prevents oxidation, the chemical reaction in which a molecule loses electrons, often to oxygen. In the body, antioxidants react with unstable molecules called free radicals; in food and cosmetics they are added to stop fats and other ingredients from going rancid or degrading.
antioxidant in Dutch
What does "antioxidant" mean?
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noun A substance that slows or prevents oxidation, the chemical reaction in which a molecule loses electrons, often to oxygen. In the body, antioxidants react with unstable molecules called free radicals; in food and cosmetics they are added to stop fats and other ingredients from going rancid or degrading.
"Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant in the formula and stops the oils turning."
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adjective Acting to prevent oxidation.
"antioxidant properties"
antioxidant in a sentence
- Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant in the formula and stops the oils turning.
- The label listed an antioxidant among the preservatives.
- antioxidant properties
- The compound has an antioxidant effect in laboratory tests.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "antioxidant" in Dutch?
"antioxidant" in Dutch is antioxiderende, antioxidant. antioxidant means: A substance that slows or prevents oxidation, the chemical reaction in which a molecule loses electrons, often to oxygen. In the body, antioxidants react with unstable molecules called free radicals; in food and cosmetics they are added to stop fats and other ingredients from going rancid or degrading.
How do you use "antioxidant" in a sentence?
Example: "Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant in the formula and stops the oils turning." In Dutch, "antioxidant" is antioxiderende, antioxidant.
Are there other ways to say "antioxidant" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "antioxidant": antioxiderende, antioxidant.
