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an•ti•nu•tri•ent
(an′tē no̅o̅′trē ənt, -nyo̅o̅′-, an′tī-),USA pronunciation n. [Biochem.]
an•ti•nu•tri•tive
(an′tē no̅o̅′trə tiv, -nyo̅o̅′-, an′tī-),USA pronunciation adj.
- Biochemistrya substance that interferes with the utilization of one or more nutrients by the body, as oxalate and phytate, which prevent calcium absorption.
- anti- + nutrient