LOOF
\lˈuːf], \lˈuːf], \l_ˈuː_f]\
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Formerly, some appurtenance of a vessel which was used in changing her course; - probably a large paddle put over the lee bow to help bring her head nearer to the wind.
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Formerly, some appurtenance of a vessel which was used in changing her course; - probably a large paddle put over the lee bow to help bring her head nearer to the wind.
By Noah Webster.
By Daniel Lyons
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.