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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 alkenoxy radical reacts with O2, leading to a peroxy radical, which is the potential precursor to a sequence of autoxidation reactions leading to the formation of HOMs16.

From Nature ● May 24, 2016

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

From Nature ● May 24, 2016

A combination reaction of differently oxidized peroxy radicals explains the rapid high yield of covalently bound E2.

From Nature ● May 24, 2016

These “holes” are positive charges that come from molecular defects known as peroxy bonds, which occur in most crystalline rocks and involve two oxygen atoms bonded together instead of to silicon or another element.

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