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Dismutation

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Translation of "dismutation" into Russian

dismutation
Noun
raiting
dismutation
dismutations pl
Dismutation is a type of chemical reaction.
Дисмутация - это тип химической реакции.

Definitions

dismutation
Noun
raiting
A chemical reaction in which a single substance is simultaneously oxidized and reduced, forming two different products.
In the dismutation of hydrogen peroxide, it breaks down into water and oxygen.
(Biochemistry) The enzyme-catalysed disproportionation of a reactive species, especially the conversion of two superoxide radicals into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.
Superoxide dismutase accelerates the dismutation of superoxide radicals in cells.

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