antioxidant - substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxidesatomic number 34, Se, selenium - a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable gray metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite) carotenoid - any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals inhibitor - a substance that retards or stops an activity beta-naphthol - an isomer of naphthol used in rubber as an antioxidant E, tocopherol, vitamin E - a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body ascorbic acid, vitamin C - a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy |