"oxygen-evolving complex" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈɒksɪdʒən ɪˌvɒlvɪŋ ˈkɒmplɛks/
Etymology: From oxygen + evolving + complex. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=oxygen-evolving complex}} oxygen-evolving complex (uncountable)
  1. (biochemistry) A complex within photosystem II that transfers electrons to plastoquinone and contains an iron centre. Tags: uncountable
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