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superoxide dismutase
An enzymatic antioxidant that removes the potentially toxic superoxide ion (O2_ ) by disproportionating it to O2 and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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