ERISTIC
\ɛɹˈɪstɪk], \ɛɹˈɪstɪk], \ɛ_ɹ_ˈɪ_s_t_ɪ_k]\
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the art of logical disputation (especially if specious)
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given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments
By Princeton University
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One given to disputation: a controversialist. Bp. Gauden.
By Daniel Lyons
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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.