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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-

esp for inorganic compounds peroxo-

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