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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peracid

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
peracid (current term)
peracids
peract
peracted
peracting
peracute
peradventure
peradventures
peraea
peraeon
peraeons
peraeopod
peraeopoda
peraeopods
peragration

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