What does superoxide anion mean?

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su·per·ox·ide an·ion

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  1. superoxide, superoxide anionnoun

    the univalent anion O2-

    "much of the O2 supporting cellular respiration is reduced to the superoxide anion O2-"

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  1. superoxide anion

    Superoxide anion is a type of oxygen molecule that carries a negative charge due to the presence of an extra electron. Its chemical formula is O2−. It is a highly reactive species and is produced in various biochemical reactions in living organisms. It is also one of the primary reactive oxygen species which can cause oxidative damage to cells, leading to aging and various diseases if not properly regulated by antioxidant systems within the body.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of superoxide anion in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of superoxide anion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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