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• peroxy
  peroxy

  adjective

  containing the peroxy group.
• peroxy-
  peroxy-

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

peroxy

¹ American  

[puh-rok-see] / pəˈrɒk si /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. containing the peroxy group.

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peroxy- ² American  

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

   peroxyborate.

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peroxy- British  

combining form

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

   peroxysulphuric acid

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Etymology

Origin of peroxy

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

Example Sentences

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peroxy

The effective formation rate of the C=O-functionalized peroxy radical is calculated to be less than about 10−3 s−1, which is comparable to its wall deposition rate.

From Nature ● May 24, 2016

Here the peroxy radical C10H15O4· is chosen as the starting point for HOM formation.

From Nature ● May 24, 2016

The first intramolecular hydrogen abstraction is likely to take place at the aldehydic carbon from the opposite side of the peroxy group, although the rigid four-carbon-atom ring could hinder bending of the structure.

From Nature ● May 24, 2016

At high temperatures and pressures, peroxy bonds break, causing them to pull in an electron from a neighboring atom, and leave behind a positively charged “hole.”

From Science Magazine ● Dec. 21, 2015

This creates a chain reaction of electrons flowing toward the peroxy defect, effectively creating a cloud of positive charge flowing away, potentially to the surface and beyond.

From Science Magazine ● Dec. 21, 2015