peroxy

¹

[ puh-rok-see ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing the peroxy group.

peroxy-

²

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

   peroxyborate.

peroxy-

combining_form

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

   peroxysulphuric acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of peroxy¹

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