antioxidase

/æntɪˈɑksɪdeɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

An enzyme that catalyzes oxidation and reduction reactions, often used as an antioxidant.

“The antioxidantase in the plant helped to neutralize the free radicals that were causing damage to the cell membrane.”

Synonyms

  • antioxidase
  • oxidoreductase

Antonyms

  • pro-oxidant
  • pro-oxidative enzyme