PORPORINO
\pˌɔːpɔːɹˈiːnə͡ʊ], \pˌɔːpɔːɹˈiːnəʊ], \p_ˌɔː_p_ɔː_ɹ_ˈiː_n_əʊ]\
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A composition of quicksilver, tin, and sulphur, forming a yellow powder, sometimes used by mediaeval artists, for the sake of economy, instead of gold.
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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.