peracid

noun — 2 senses

peracid

noun

Etymology From per- + acid.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any acid that contains a peroxy group - e.g. peracetic acid

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The oxyacid of a particular element that has the largest number of oxygen atoms - e.g. perchloric acid

Derived terms: peracidic

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