(inorganic chemistry) Any oxide that has a higher than normal ratio of oxygen to metal
peroxidase
peroxidase
noun
(biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that act on substrates such as hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides such as lipid peroxides.
peroxidate
peroxiding
peroxiding
verb
present participle of peroxide
peroxidize
peroxidize
verb
(intransitive) To be converted into a peroxide.
(transitive) To convert into a peroxide.
(transitive) To treat (especially hair) with a peroxide.
peroxyacid
peroxyacid
noun
Synonym of peracid (“acid containing an acidic -OOH group”)
philodoxer
philodoxer
noun
One who is interested in opinions or beliefs, rather than facts.
pyridoxine
pyridoxine
noun
(biochemistry) A derivative of pyridine, 4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol, found in fish, liver, cereals and yeast, and essential for the metabolism of amino acids and starch.
pyroxenoid
pyroxenoid
noun
(mineralogy) any of a large group of minerals physically resembling pyroxene
superoxide
superoxide
noun
(chemistry) A peroxide
(chemistry) The univalent anion, O₂⁻, obtained from molecular oxygen by adding an electron; any compound containing this anion
