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  • noun organic chemistry Any univalent radical, R-O-O-, derived from a peroxide

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Examples

  • The HO and peroxyl radicals cycle back and forth in the oxidation process, and one of the byproducts is ozone.

    Archive 2007-09-01 James Killus 2007

  • The HO and peroxyl radicals cycle back and forth in the oxidation process, and one of the byproducts is ozone.

    The Scientific Method James Killus 2007

  • Now smog is basically a “slow burn,” with the “burning” mediated by what are called free radicals, in this case hydroxyl (HO), and peroxyl, the simplest being hydroperoxyl (HOO).

    The Scientific Method James Killus 2007

  • Now smog is basically a “slow burn,” with the “burning” mediated by what are called free radicals, in this case hydroxyl (HO), and peroxyl, the simplest being hydroperoxyl (HOO).

    Archive 2007-09-01 James Killus 2007

  • Vitamin C completely protects blood fats against peroxyl free-radical attack.22 It is the only antioxidant that can do this in the blood.

    The New Super-Nutrition Ph.D. Richard A. Passwater 1991

  • Vitamin C completely protects blood fats against peroxyl free-radical attack.22 It is the only antioxidant that can do this in the blood.

    The New Super-Nutrition Ph.D. Richard A. Passwater 1991

  • ORAC determines the free radical scavenging activity of the antioxidant against the peroxyl radical for both water-soluble and lipid-soluble substances.

    NutraIngredients RSS 2009

  • Freeze-dried açai used in MonaVie products has a high MonaVie's premier açai blend is a source of antioxidants antioxidant capacity, especially against peroxyl free radicals. to support good health.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows MonavieJuiceGuy 2009

  • Freeze-dried açai used in MonaVie products has a high to help meet some of your body's nutritional needs. antioxidant capacity, especially against peroxyl free radicals.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows MonavieJuiceGuy 2009

  • ORAC determines the free radical scavenging activity of the antioxidant against the peroxyl radical for both water-soluble and lipid-soluble substances.

    NutraIngredients-USA RSS 2009

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