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antinutrient in American English (ˌæntiˈnuːtriənt, -ˈnjuː-, ˌæntai-) nounBiochemistry a substance that interferes with the utilization of one or more nutrients by the body, as oxalate and phytate, which prevent calcium absorption Derived forms antinutritive (ˌæntiˈnuːtrətɪv, -ˈnjuː-, ˈæntai-) adjective Word origin [anti- + nutrient]Examples of 'antinutrient' in a sentenceantinutrient Sprouting grains by soaking them first increases the amount of enzymes and neutralises the antinutrient phytic acid. |