Antioxidants [æn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dən] antioxidants, oxidation inhibitors – natural or synthetic substances that tend to stop the oxidation of organic compounds. As A., for example, phenols, aromatic amines, phosphoric acid salts are used. A. It is added to polymers (rubber fiber, plastic), lubricants, fuel, food products (for example, oils).
Ex. In the processing of extracted minerals, the mining company introduced antioxidants to the ore treatment process.