Chemistry, asked by neetajain5079, 10 months ago

what is antioxidants

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Answered by shobi86

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Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, thereby leading to chain reactions that may damage the cells of organisms. Antioxidants such as thiols or ascorbic acid terminate these chain reactions.

Answered by manigupta850

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A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of food

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