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Free Radical

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Noun

1. free radical, radical

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

Example Sentences:
'in the body free radicals are high-energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells'

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Free Radical

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noun
an atom or group of atoms containing at least one unpaired electron and existing for a brief period of time before reacting to produce a stable molecule
. Sometimes shortened to: radical Compare group (sense 10)

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Free Radical

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an atom or molecule having at least one unpaired electron: free radicals are usually very reactive and unstable, and can damage healthy body cells

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Free Radical

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n.
An atom or group of atoms that has at least one unpaired electron and is therefore unstable and highly reactive. In animal tissues, free radicals can damage cells and are believed to accelerate the progression of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and age-related diseases.

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