Meaning
Any substance that slows or prevents the oxidation of another chemical.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ent- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h₂énts Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *h₂énti Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ντῐ́ (ăntĭ́) Ancient Greek ἀντι- (anti-)der. English anti- French oxydantbor. English oxidant English antioxidant From anti- + oxidant.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: