superoxide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A peroxide
  2. The univalent anion, O₂⁻, obtained from molecular oxygen by adding an electron; any compound containing this anion

Pronunciation

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Word forms

superoxide superoxides

Etymology

From super- + oxide.

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