free radical
英 [ˌfriː ˈrædɪkl]
美 [ˌfriː ˈrædɪkl]
n. 自由基; 游离基
牛津词典
noun
- 自由基；游离基
an atom or group of atoms that has an electron that is not part of a pair, causing it to take part easily in chemical reactions. Free radicals in the body are thought to be one of the causes of diseases such as cancer.
柯林斯词典
- 自由基;游离基
Free radicalsare atoms that contain one or more unpaired electrons. Free radicals are believed to be a cause of ageing, heart disease, and some cancers.
英英释义
noun
- an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron
- in the body free radicals are high-energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells