Math & Science ⇒ overbar in parentheses
Re: overbar in parentheses
Also, the mhchem package allows you to add text above other symbols, so that might help...
\usepackage[version=3]{mhchem}
\ce{$\overset{\mathrm{(-)}}{p}^0_S$}
might give a rough starting point.
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Re: overbar in parentheses
I don't have time right now to hunt down an example, but I'll keep my eyes open and post back if find one.