Antioxidizing

/ˌæntiɑkˈsɪdaɪzɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Having the property or function of preventing or reducing oxidation.

Etymology

Present participle of antioxidize, from anti- + oxidize + -ing. Became common in chemistry and food science terminology during the 20th century.

Kelly Says

When you see 'antioxidizing' on a label, it's telling you the product fights the same chemical process that turns apples brown and causes rust—basically, it's battling entropy at the molecular level.

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