#inhibitor a substance that retards or stops an activity
exclusion: #activator
supertype: #substance__matter that which has mass and occupies space; "an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter"
subtype: #antioxidant substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
subtype: #glutathione_peroxidase__glutathioneperoxidase an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals
subtype: #selenium__Se__atomic_number_34 a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable gray metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite)
subtype: #carotenoid any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals
subtype: #carotene yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants
subtype: #lycopene carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer
subtype: #beta-carotene an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
subtype: #xanthophyll__xanthophyl__lutein yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
subtype: #zeaxanthin yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow indian corn
subtype: #rust_inhibitor antioxidant that inhibits the formation of rust
subtype: #beta-naphthol an isomer of naphthol used in rubber as an antioxidant
subtype: #vitamin_E__tocopherol__E a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
subtype: #alpha-tocopheral__alphatocopheral a potent form of vitamin E obtained from germ oils or by synthesis
subtype: #vitamin_C__ascorbic_acid a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
subtype: #anticatalyst (chemistry) a substance that retards a chemical reaction or diminishes the activity of a catalyst
subtype: #moderator.inhibitor any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
subtype: #heavy_water__heavywater__deuterium_oxide__deuteriumoxide water containing a substantial proportion of deuterium atoms, used in nuclear reactors
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