Antioxidant
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antioxidant-181-12191152
title:
Antioxidant
text:
Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation, a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals. Autoxidation leads to degradation of organic compounds, including living matter. Antioxidants are frequently added to industrial products, such as polymers, fuels, and lubricants, to extend their usable lifetimes. Foods are also treated with antioxidants to forestall spoilage, in particular the rancidification of oils and fats. In cells, antioxidants such as glutathione, mycothiol, or bacillith
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Compound that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioxidant
date created:
2002-02-11T00:39:04Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T22:27:15Z
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