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Meaning of word free radical from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
free radical noun
Meaning : 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 :
In the body free radicals are high-energy particles that ricochet wildly and damage cells.
Synonyms : radical
Free radical meaning in Bengali (Bangla).