
Meaning of SUPEROXIDE ANION
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the univalent anion O2-; "much of the O2 supporting cellular respiration is reduced to the superoxide anion O2-" |
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| | Synonyms: | | superoxide |
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| | See Also: | | anion | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A harmful derivative of oxygen capable of oxidative destruction of cell components. |
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