WATER ORDEAL.
\wˈɔːtəɹ ɔːdˈi͡əl], \wˈɔːtəɹ ɔːdˈiəl], \w_ˈɔː_t_ə_ɹ ɔː_d_ˈiə_l]\
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An ancient form of trial, now abolished, by which the accused, tied band and foot, were cast into cold water, and if they did not sink they were deemed innocent or they were compelled to plunge their limbs into hot water, and if they came out unhurt they were considered innocent. Vide Ordeal.
By John Bouvier
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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.