Antioxidant
Definition
A chemical substance, organic compound, or mineral capable of delaying, inhibiting, or preventing the oxidation of other molecules by neutralizing free radicals and reducing cellular oxidative stress; in an industrial sense, an additive used to prevent the degradation of materials, polymers, or food spoilage.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Antioxidant
- Free radical scavenger
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine scientific noun or variable descriptive adjective with standard biological plural variations. |
| Formation | Derived through scientific prefixation by combining 'anti-' with the active participle/adjective 'oxidant'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt] |
| Source | Nutritional Biochemistry and Clinical Medicine Standards |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Ceaiul verde conține o cantitate mare de polifenoli, un antioxidant natural extrem de eficient.
EN: Green tea contains a large amount of polyphenols, an extremely effective natural antioxidant.
RO: Vitamina C exercită o acțiune antioxidantă puternică, protejând globulele albe de distrugerea prematură.
EN: Vitamin C exerts a powerful antioxidant action, protecting white blood cells from premature destruction.
RO: Producătorul a adăugat un antioxidant sintetic în uleiul alimentar pentru a-i prelungi termenul de valabilitate.
EN: The manufacturer added a synthetic antioxidant to the cooking oil to extend its shelf life.
Idioms & Phrases
Capacitate antioxidantă totală / Total antioxidant capacity
RO: Măsurătoare de laborator care evaluează abilitatea combinată a tuturor compușilor dintr-un ser de a contracara radicalii liberi.
EN: A laboratory measurement assessing the combined ability of all compounds within a serum to counteract free radicals.
Efect antioxidant celular / Cellular antioxidant effect
RO: Mecanismul prin care moleculele protectoare apără membranele biologice și structura ADN de degradare.
EN: The mechanism by which protective molecules defend biological membranes and DNA structure from degradation.
Sistem antioxidant endogen / Endogenous antioxidant system
RO: Ansamblul de enzime produse natural de organism, precum superoxid-dismutaza, destinate neutralizării toxinelor respiratorii.
EN: The ensemble of enzymes naturally produced by the body, such as superoxide dismutase, destined to neutralize respiratory toxins.
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