ZEUS
\zjˈuːs], \zjˈuːs], \z_j_ˈuː_s]\
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(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter
By Princeton University
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The chief deity of the Greeks, and ruler of the upper world (cf. Hades). He was identified with Jupiter.
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The chief deity of the Greeks, and ruler of the upper world (cf. Hades). He was identified with Jupiter.
By Noah Webster.
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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.