ZIRCON
\zˈɜːkən], \zˈɜːkən], \z_ˈɜː_k_ə_n]\
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a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
By Princeton University
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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.