hydroxyperoxide

noun — 2 senses

hydroxyperoxide

noun

Etymology From hydroxy- + peroxide.

1

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The unstable peroxide H-O-O-O-O-H

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any derivative of hydrogen peroxide, R-O-O-H, analogous to hydroxides

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