peracid

peracid [per-as-id] Word Origin noun Chemistry.

1. 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

1. an acid, such as perchloric acid, in which the element forming the acid radical exhibits its highest valency
2. (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.

1. Any of various acids containing the peroxy group.
2. An inorganic acid, such as perchloric acid, containing the largest proportion of oxygen in a series of related acids.