Peracid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peracid is a noun meaning (chemistry) Any acid that contains a peroxy group - e.g. peracetic acid.
Meaning
(chemistry) Any acid that contains a peroxy group - e.g. peracetic acid.
More Meanings
- (inorganic chemistry) The oxyacid of a particular element that has the largest number of oxygen atoms - e.g. perchloric acid
Word Forms
- peracids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peroxyacid, peroxyacetyl, perester, peracetate, peroxalate, peroxy.
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