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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of peroxy1

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

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peroxisomeperoxyacid

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