French word

antioxydant

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃tiɔksidɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounantioxidant

Example

Les fruits rouges sont riches en antioxydants.

Red fruits are rich in antioxidants.

Illustration for antioxydant (antioxidant)

More examples

Le thé vert contient beaucoup d'antioxydants.

Green tea contains a lot of antioxidants.

Core concept

A protective shield around food and cells, limiting damage from reactive oxygen.

Common phrases

  • thé riche en antioxydants

    tea rich in antioxidants

  • jus de fruits riche en antioxydants

    fruit juice rich in antioxidants

  • aliments contenant des antioxydants

    foods containing antioxidants

Similar words

conservateur: A substance added to food or cosmetics to delay spoilage and changes in quality.
vitamine: A nutrient that helps the body function properly and stay healthy.
additif: A food ingredient added to alter taste, color, or how long it keeps.

Definition in French

Substance qui empêche ou ralentit l'oxydation des matières organiques, des aliments ou des cellules.

Word origin

French antioxydant combines anti-, meaning against, with oxydant, the present participle and noun formed from oxyder.

Usage tips

  • Antioxydant is masculine in French, so the noun takes un in the singular: un antioxydant.

Opposites

Related words

  • antioxydationantioxidationnoun

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