Definition of Peracetic acid

1. Noun. (organic compound) The peroxy derivative of acetic acid CH3-CO-OOH; it is a powerful oxidizing agent and disinfectant though can be explosive ¹

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Medical Definition of Peracetic acid

1. Ethaneperoxoic acid. A liquid that functions as a strong oxidizing agent. It has an acrid odour and is used as a disinfectant. Pharmacological action: disinfectants. Chemical name: Ethaneperoxoic acid (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peracetic Acid

per primam
per pro
per procurationem
per rectum
per saltum
per say
per se
per stirpes
per tubam
per vias naturales
per year
peracephalus
peracetate
peracetates
peracetic
peracetic acid (current term)
peracid
peracids
peract
peracted
peracting
peracute
peradventure
peradventures
peraea
peraeon
peraeons
peraeopod
peraeopoda
peraeopods

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