antiozonant

English

Alternative forms

anti-ozonant, antiozonate, anti-ozonate

Etymology

anti- +‎ ozone (“ozonize, ozonate”) +‎ -ant

Noun

antiozonant (plural antiozonants)

Any chemical compound that prevents or slows down the degradation of material by ozone gas in the air.
Antiozonants are used as additives to plastics and rubber, especially in tyre manufacturing.

Coordinate terms

antioxidant

Related terms

Translations

any chemical compound that counters the effects of ozone

Portuguese: antiozonante m

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