antioxidants
noun/æntiˈɑksɪdənts/
Frequency rank: #13,648 most common English word
Meaning
substances that prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals.
Example sentence
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants that help protect your cells from damage.
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