peracid [per-as-id] Word Origin noun Chemistry.
- an oxyacid, the primary element of which is in its highest possible oxidation state, as perchloric acid, HClO4, and permanganic acid, HMnO4.
Origin of peracid First recorded in 1895–1900; per- + acid British Dictionary definitions for peracid peracid noun
- an acid, such as perchloric acid, in which the element forming the acid radical exhibits its highest valency
- (not in technical usage) an acid, such as persulphuric acid, that contains the -OOH groupRecommended names: peroxo acid, peroxy acid
Derived Formsperacidity (ˌpɛrəˈsɪdɪtɪ), noun peracid in Medicine peracid [pûr′ăs′ĭd] 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.