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peracid

[per-as-id]

noun

Chemistry.

  1. an oxyacid, the primary element of which is in its highest possible oxidation state, as perchloric acid, HClO 4 , and permanganic acid, HMnO 4 .

peracid

/ ˌpɛrəˈsɪdɪtɪ, pɜːrˈæsɪd /

noun

  1. an acid, such as perchloric acid, in which the element forming the acid radical exhibits its highest valency

  2. Recommended names: peroxo acid. peroxy acid.(not in technical usage) an acid, such as persulphuric acid, that contains the -OOH group

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • peracidity noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of peracid1

First recorded in 1895–1900; per- + acid

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