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Free radical

Free radical Meaning & Definition
Free radical Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Free radical?

[n] an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule than 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 | Synonyms for Free radical: radical

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