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SUPEROXIDE [12 records]

Record 1 2012-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

The enzyme that catalyzes the reaction 02- + 02- + 2H+ = H202 + 02.

OBS

The enzyme appears to be ubiquitous among aerobic organisms and protects the organism against action by the radical 0-2, which is believed to be a mutagenic radical, produced in an organism by ionizing radiation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Enzyme catalysant la dismutation de l'ion superoxyde en eau oxygénée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
DEF

[Enzima que cataliza] la dismutación del anión superóxido en peróxido de hidrógeno y oxígeno.

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Record 2 2011-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
CONT

The production of superoxide radicals at the membrane level (NADPH [nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate] oxidase) is initiated in specialized cells (oxidative burst) with phagocytic functions (macrophages) and contributes to their bactericid action.

DEF

Highly reactive compounds produced when oxygen is reduced by a single electron.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
OBS

superoxyde : n.m. Nom générique de composés contenant l'ion O2 dans lequel l'oxygène possède le nombre d'oxydation -0,5. Ex. : KO2.

CONT

Le radical superoxyde : comme déjà vu, 5% de l’oxygène que nous absorbons pour brûler les aliments, s’échappe sous la forme du radical superoxyde. Les globules blancs du système immunitaire utilisent également ce radical pour éliminer bactéries et virus. Au total, nous en fabriquons pas loin de 2 kg. tous les ans !

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
BaO2
formula, see observation
DEF

A compound ... obtained as a greyish white toxic powder by heating barium monoxide in air or oxygen and used chiefly in making hydrogen peroxide and in pyrotechnics.

OBS

... insoluble in water; used as a bleach and in the glass industry.

OBS

Exists also as a octahydrate BaO2.8H2O.

OBS

barium dioxide(2-): The "-" following the number 2 is a superscript which refers to the minus sign.

OBS

Chemical formula: BaO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
BaO2
formula, see observation
CONT

Chauffé au rouge sombre dans un courant d'oxygène, l'oxyde de baryum se transforme en bioxyde BaO2, lequel se dissocie à température plus élevée; on s'est jadis servi de cette réaction pour extraire l'oxygène de l'air. Le bioxyde de baryum sert en outre à la préparation de l'eau oxygénée.

OBS

dioxyde(2-) de baryum : Le signe «-» qui suit le chiffre 2 entre parenthèses s'écrit en exposant.

OBS

Formule chimique : BaO2

Key term(s)
  • dioxyde de baryum

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
BaO2
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: BaO2

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Record 4 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
PbO2
formula, see observation
O2Pb
formula, see observation
1309-60-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound ... which appears under the form of poisonous, brown hexagonal crystals that decompose when heated, is insoluble in water and alcohol, soluble in glacial acetic acid, is derived by adding bleaching powder to an alkaline solution of lead hydroxide, and is used as an oxidizing agent, in electrodes, lead-acid storage batteries, matches and explosives, as a textile mordant, in dye manufacture, and as an analytical reagent.

OBS

Chemical formula: PbO2 or O2Pb

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
PbO2
formula, see observation
O2Pb
formula, see observation
1309-60-0
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : PbO2 ou O2Pb

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
PbO2
formula, see observation
O2Pb
formula, see observation
1309-60-0
CAS number
OBS

Sólido cristalino de color pardo. Soluble en ácido acético glacial, insoluble en agua y alcohol. Oxidante. Tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: PbO2 o O2Pb

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Record 5 2010-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
MnO2
formula, see observation
CONT

Catalytic filtration. The manganese contained in the water can be oxidized by the dissolved oxygen in the water alone provided the reaction is catalysed; for this purpose the water is filtered through a material rich in manganese dioxide such as a manganese ore, or through sand covered with a layer of manganese dioxide.

OBS

manganese oxide: a generic term, corresponding to the formula MnO.

OBS

bog manganese: A related concept which corresponds to an earthy mineral which consists mainly of hydrated manganese dioxide (q.v.).

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Cement Black; C.I. 77728; C.I. Pigment Black 14; C.I. Pigment Brown 8.

OBS

Chemical formula: MnO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MnO2
formula, see observation
CONT

Filtration catalytique. L'oxydation du manganèse contenu dans l'eau peut s'effectuer avec le seul oxygène dissous dans l'eau, à condition de catalyser la réaction; à cet effet on filtre sur un matériau riche en bioxyde de manganèse comme par exemple un minerai de manganèse ou simplement sur un sable recouvert d'une couche de bioxyde de manganèse.

OBS

Formule chimique : MnO2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
MnO2
formula, see observation
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Record 6 2008-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
DEF

[Enzima] que cataliza la dismutación de superóxidos, O2-.

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Record 7 2008-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry
CONT

Strikingly, the mutant worms produce elevated levels of antioxidants (both cytoplasmic superoxide dismutase and an enzyme called catalase) and are more resistant to the toxic effects of paraquat, a herbicide that leads to generation of the superoxide radical.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Biochimie
CONT

Le cuivre et le manganèse sont respectivement les co-facteurs de la superoxyde dismutase cytoplasmique et mytocondriale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
  • Bioquímica
CONT

SOD - superóxido dismutasa: Dos tipos, citoplasmática y mitocondrial [...] La superóxido dismutasa citoplasmática contiene en su sitio activo cobre y zinc, mientras que la superóxido dismutasa mitocondrial contiene en su sitio activo manganeso.

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Record 8 2008-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
OBS

Usages : Oxydant énergique, blanchiment, source d'oxygène (en présence d'eau).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
CONT

[El potasio] es más reactivo aún que el sodio y reacciona vigorosamente con el oxígeno del aire para formar el monóxido, K20, y el peróxido, K2O2. En presencia de un exceso de oxígeno, produce fácilmente el superóxido, KO2.

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Record 9 2008-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

A compound characterized by the presence in its structure of the O2-ion.

OBS

The O2-ion has an odd number of electrons and, as a result, all superoxide compounds are paramagnetic.

OBS

The stable superoxides are: Sodium superoxide NaO2, Potassium superoxide KO2 ... In these compounds each oxygen atom has an oxidation number of -1/2 instead of -2, as a normal oxide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
DEF

Nom générique de composés contenant l'ion O2- dans lequel l'oxygène possède le nombre d'oxydation -0,5. Ex. : KO2.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
DEF

Dentro de los oxidantes se encuentran: superóxido (O2-), peróxido de hidrógeno H2O2, oxígeno aislado O2 y radicales hidroxilo (OH).

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Record 10 2004-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
DEF

A cream-colored powder that decomposes in water used as an antiseptic and a detergent.

OBS

According to the Condensed Chemical Dictionary (HACHE, 1977, p. 154), calcium peroxide is used as a dough conditioner and seed desinfectant and for bleaching of oils, modification of starches, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
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Record 11 2004-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
DEF

Oxidising and bleaching agent.

Key term(s)
  • peroxide of sodium

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
  • Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
  • Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
OBS

Polvo blanco amarillento, soluble en agua fría. Muy tóxico y fuerte oxidante.

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Record 12 1992-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
OBS

superoxide. A compound characterized by the presence in its structure of the O2-ion. The O2-ion has an odd number of electrons and, as a result, all superoxide compounds are paramagnetic.

OBS

The stable superoxides are: Sodium superoxide NaO2, Potassium superoxide KO2 ... In these compounds each oxygen atom has an oxidation number of -1/2 instead of -2, as a normal oxide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
OBS

superoxyde. Nom générique de composés contenant l'ion O2- dans lequel l'oxygène possède le nombre d'oxydation -0,5. Ex. : KO2.

Spanish

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