peroxy

[ puh-rok-see ]

adjectiveChemistry.
  1. containing the peroxy group.

Origin of peroxy

1
First recorded in 1955–60; per- + oxy-2

Words Nearby peroxy

Other definitions for peroxy- (2 of 2)

peroxy-

  1. a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the peroxy group is present: peroxyborate.

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British Dictionary definitions for peroxy-

peroxy-

combining form
  1. indicating the presence of the peroxide group, -O–O-: peroxysulphuric acid Also (not in technical usage): per-

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