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Definition of Peracid
1. Noun. (chemistry) Any acid that contains a peroxy group - e.g. peracetic acid ¹
2. Noun. (inorganic chemistry) The oxyacid of a particular element that has the largest number of oxygen atoms - e.g. perchloric acid ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Peracid
1. a type of acid [n -S] - See also: acid
Medical Definition of Peracid
1. An acid containing a peroxide group (-O-OH); e.g., peracetic acid. Synonym: peroxy acid. (05 Mar 2000)