Hagedorn oxime

noun

Any of a series of bispyridinium oximes that are effective reactivators of acetylcholinesterase inhibited by nerve agents and organophosphorus pesticides.

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Meanings

nounHagedorn oxime (plural Hagedorn oximes)

plural Hagedorn oximes

  1. chemistryAny of a series of bispyridinium oximes that are effective reactivators of acetylcholinesterase inhibited by nerve agents and organophosphorus pesticides.

Origin

Developed by German chemist Ilse Hagedorn.

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