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Vocabulary Entry
superoxide
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A superoxide is a type of reactive oxygen species that contains an oxygen-oxygen bond and has the chemical formula O2−.
Example Sentences
"Superoxide plays a significant role in cellular signaling."
"The body's immune system produces superoxide to fight infections."
"In plants, superoxide is involved in photosynthesis and stress responses."
V
verb
To superoxide means to react or combine with superoxide; however, this usage is not common.
Example Sentences
"The compounds may superoxide under certain laboratory conditions."
"Researchers sought to superoxide the substrates to test their reactions."
"Beware that some materials can superoxide when exposed to high levels of oxygen."