reactive oxygen species

noun

Any peroxide, singlet oxygen or similar material that is a reactive oxidizing agent.

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Meanings

nounreactive oxygen species (plural reactive oxygen species)
  1. chemistryAny peroxide, singlet oxygen or similar material that is a reactive oxidizing agent.

    Synonyms: ROS

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny peroxide, singlet oxygen or similar material that is a reactive oxidizing agent.

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ROS
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reactive oxygen species. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reactive%20oxygen%20species

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