peroxy [puh-rok-see] Word Origin adjective Chemistry.
- containing the peroxy group.
Origin of peroxy First recorded in 1955–60; per- + oxy-2 peroxy-
- a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the peroxy group is present: peroxyborate.
British Dictionary definitions for peroxy peroxy- esp for inorganic compounds peroxo- combining form
- indicating the presence of the peroxide group, -O–O-peroxysulphuric acid Also (not in technical usage): per-
peroxy in Medicine peroxy [pə-rŏk′sē] adj.
- Containing the bivalent group O2.