superoxide
noun
su·per·ox·ide
ˌsü-pər-ˈäk-ˌsīd 
: the monovalent anion O2− or a compound containing it
potassium superoxide KO2
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But in many cases, intermediates in this reaction are the primary chemicals formed—either lithium superoxide (LiO2) or lithium peroxide (Li2O2).
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2023
The body checks the concentrations of superoxide very well.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 24 Nov. 2010
Prion-like propagation of mutant superoxide dismutase-1 misfolding in neuronal cells.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2011
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2023
The body checks the concentrations of superoxide very well.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 24 Nov. 2010
Prion-like propagation of mutant superoxide dismutase-1 misfolding in neuronal cells.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2011
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superoxide
noun
su·per·ox·ide
-ˈäk-ˌsīd
: any of various toxic oxygen-containing free radicals
especially
: the monovalent anion O2− or a compound containing it
potassium superoxide KO2
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