English word antioxidant comes from English anti-, English oxidant (An oxidizing agent.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| anti- | English (eng) | (immunology) That reacts with immunoglobins found in the specified animal.. Against, hostile to.. Contrasting with the norm.. Counteracting, neutralizing.. Opposite of, reverse.. Physically opposite: applied to mountain ranges.. Related to antiparticles. |
| oxidant | English (eng) | An oxidizing agent. |
| antioxidant | English (eng) | Acting or having agents that act against oxidation. (nutrition) One of a group of vitamins that act against the effects of free radicals.. Any substance that acts to slow or prevent the oxidation of another chemical. |