Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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selenium | Yes | No | No | No |
antioxidant | Yes | No | No | No |
selenium (noun) | antioxidant (noun) |
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a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite) | substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides |