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superoxide
[ soo-per-ok-sahyd, -sid ]
superoxide
/ ˌsuːpərˈɒksaɪd /
noun
- any of certain metal oxides that contain the O 2 –ion
potassium superoxide, KO2
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Word History and Origins
Origin of superoxide1
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Example Sentences
Finely ground platinum brought in contact with hydrogen-superoxide divides it into hydrogen and oxygen.
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