GANNISTER
\ɡˈanɪstə], \ɡˈanɪstə], \ɡ_ˈa_n_ɪ_s_t_ə]\
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A refractory material consisting of crushed or ground siliceous stone, mixed with fire clay; - used for lining Bessemer converters; also used for macadamizing roads.
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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.