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superoxide

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun superoxide has 2 senses
  1. superoxide - a metallic oxide containing the univalent anion O2-
    --1 is a kind of
    oxide
  2. superoxide, superoxide anion - the univalent anion O2-; "much of the O2 supporting cellular respiration is reduced to the superoxide anion O2-"
    --2 is a kind of anion

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Superoxide

Noun: Superoxide refers to a highly reactive anion radical containing an oxygen atom with one unpaired electron.

Example: Superoxide can cause significant damage to cells and tissues if not effectively neutralized by antioxidants.

Verb: Super oxide is the act of reacting with or introducing superoxide into a substance.

Example: The scientists superoxide the nanoparticles to study their effects on cell membranes.

Adjective: When used as an adjective, superoxide describes something relating to or containing the superoxide ion or radical.

Example: The patient's superoxide levels were unusually high, indicating potential oxidative stress.

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