n.
- Any of various acids containing the peroxy group.
- An inorganic acid, such as perchloric acid, containing the largest proportion of oxygen in a series of related acids.
peracid
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(pûr'ăs'ĭd)
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n.
- Any of various acids containing the peroxy group.
- An inorganic acid, such as perchloric acid, containing the largest proportion of oxygen in a series of related acids.
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An acid containing more than the usual quantity of oxygen.
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