peracid
[ per-as-id ]
nounChemistry.
an oxyacid, the primary element of which is in its highest possible oxidation state, as perchloric acid, HClO4, and permanganic acid, HMnO4.
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British Dictionary definitions for peracid
peracid
/ (pɜːrˈæsɪd) /
noun
an acid, such as perchloric acid, in which the element forming the acid radical exhibits its highest valency
(not in technical usage) an acid, such as persulphuric acid, that contains the -OOH group: Recommended names: peroxo acid, peroxy acid
Derived forms of peracid
- peracidity (ˌpɛrəˈsɪdɪtɪ), noun
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