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The hydroxyl radical, denoted as •OH or HO•, is the neutral form of the hydroxide ion (OH–). As a free radical, it is highly reactive and consequently short-lived, making it a pivotal species in radical chemistry.
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| nuclear reactor coolant systems | instance of | which in turn can accelerate corrosion and stress corrosion cracking in environments | 0.80 | text |
| the amount of sunlight | instance of | The fate of this radical in the troposphere is dependent on factors | 0.80 | text |
| pollution in the atmosphere | instance of | The fate of this radical in the troposphere is dependent on factors | 0.80 | text |
| the nature of the alkyl radical that formed it | instance of | The fate of this radical in the troposphere is dependent on factors | 0.80 | text |
| HIV-associated dementia | instance of | The destructive action of hydroxyl radicals has been implicated in several neurological autoimmune diseases | 0.80 | text |
| when immune cells become over-activated | instance of | The destructive action of hydroxyl radicals has been implicated in several neurological autoimmune diseases | 0.80 | text |
| toxic to neighboring healthy cells.The hydroxyl radical can damage virtually all types of macromolecules | instance of | The destructive action of hydroxyl radicals has been implicated in several neurological autoimmune diseases | 0.80 | text |
| melatonin | instance of | Mechanisms for scavenging peroxyl radicals for the protection of cellular structures include endogenous antioxidants | 0.80 | text |
| glutathione | instance of | Mechanisms for scavenging peroxyl radicals for the protection of cellular structures include endogenous antioxidants | 0.80 | text |
| and dietary antioxidants such as mannitol | instance of | Mechanisms for scavenging peroxyl radicals for the protection of cellular structures include endogenous antioxidants | 0.80 | text |
| vitamin E | instance of | Mechanisms for scavenging peroxyl radicals for the protection of cellular structures include endogenous antioxidants | 0.80 | text |
| Hydroxyl radical | related to Application in water purification | Hydroxyl | 0.60 | section |
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