DICTIONARY FLAME
\dˈɪkʃənəɹi flˈe͡ɪm], \dˈɪkʃənəɹi flˈeɪm], \d_ˈɪ_k_ʃ_ə_n_ə_ɹ_i f_l_ˈeɪ_m]\
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An attempt to sidetrack a debate away from issuesby insisting on meanings for key terms that presuppose adesired conclusion or smuggle in an implicit premise. Acommon tactic of people who prefer argument over definitionsto disputes about reality. Compare spelling flame.
By Denis Howe
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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.