noun · academic
antioxidant
UK/ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/US/ˌæntiˈɑːksɪdənt/an·ti·OX·i·dant
a substance that prevents or slows damage caused by free radicals in the body
Examples
“Berries and green tea are rich in antioxidants.”
“Some studies suggest antioxidants reduce the risk of chronic disease.”
“Food labels sometimes highlight antioxidant content to attract health-conscious consumers.”
Band 8 sentence
“Diets rich in antioxidants, such as berries and green tea, may lower the risk of chronic disease by reducing oxidative stress.”
Collocations
- antioxidant-rich foods
- powerful antioxidant
Word family
Common mistakes
antibiotic→antioxidant
antioxidants is→antioxidants are
Say it for a higher band
5vitamin→6nutrient→7+antioxidant
Synonyms
free-radical scavenger
Easily confused
antibiotic
“Many people mistakenly take antibiotics for viral infections, which is ineffective.”
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