superoxide

noun — 2 senses

superoxide

noun

Etymology From super- + oxide.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A peroxide

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The univalent anion, O₂⁻, obtained from molecular oxygen by adding an electron; any compound containing this anion

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