peracid

English

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) Any acid that contains a peroxy group - e.g. peracetic acid
  • (inorganic chemistry) The oxyacid of a particular element that has the largest number of oxygen atoms - e.g. perchloric acid

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Prefix from English acid.

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acid

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