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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any acid that contains a peroxy group - e.g. peracetic acid
2. 2
   The oxyacid of a particular element that has the largest number of oxygen atoms - e.g. perchloric acid

Synonyms

All synonyms

peroxyacid

Etymology

From per- + acid.

Related phrases

peracetic acidperchloric acid

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