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Synonyms for free radical
free rad·i·cal
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Princeton's WordNet
free radical, radicalnoun
an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule
"in the body free radicals are high-energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells"
Synonyms:
root, theme, root word, radical, base, chemical group, group, stem
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| #181 | group | |
| #988 | base | |
| #1955 | root | |
| #2168 | theme | |
| #5836 | stem | |
| #6963 | radical |
How to use free radical in a sentence?
Berries, such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are high in fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients, all of which work to lower oxidative stress and inflammation in the body, these processes improve blood pressure, vascular function, and fight free radical formation. Consequently, clinical studies have shown that berries contribute to lower cardiovascular disease risk.
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- radical libreSpanish
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