peroxy
[ puh-rok-see ]
adjectiveChemistry.
containing the peroxy group.
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peroxy-
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
indicating the presence of the peroxide group, -O–O-: peroxysulphuric acid Also (not in technical usage): per-
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