deoxidant

Example:As an antioxidant, vitamin E is often used in nutritional supplements to protect against oxidative damage in the body.

Definition:A substance that inhibits oxidation, particularly of fats; an agent that can slow or prevent the oxidation of metal, rubber, paper, and food, and is used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food preservatives.

Example:In the production of specialty glasses, oxygen scavengers like cyclic amines are used to ensure a high purity level by removing trace amounts of oxygen.

Definition:A term often used interchangeably with deoxidant in some contexts, primarily referring to a substance that removes oxygen from a material or environment.

Example:Hydrides can act as reductants in chemical reactions, including the reduction of oxygen in certain materials, similar to how deoxidants function in specific industrial processes.

Definition:A substance that reduces another substance by the transfer of electrons; a general term that can be used in a broader chemical context than deoxidant, which is specifically for oxygen removal.