superoxide
IPA: supɝˈɑksaɪd
noun
- (chemistry) A peroxide
- (chemistry) The univalent anion, O₂⁻, obtained from molecular oxygen by adding an electron; any compound containing this anion
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Examples of "superoxide" in Sentences
- In pure oxygen the superoxide is formed.
- Complexes with superoxide dismutase and catalase.
- Finally, superoxide can oxidize low potential thiols.
- Three dimensional structure of cu, zn superoxide dismutase.
- Generation of superoxide anion in guinea pig trachea in vitro.
- Potassium superoxide is the chemical compound with the formula KO2.
- It functions as an antioxidant, by inhibiting the release of superoxide.
- An example is the production of superoxide by the electron transport chain.
- Premature electron leakage to oxygen results in the formation of superoxide.
- Formulations of superoxide dismutase are also reported to be effective in Pey.