per·ac·id (pûr  s  d)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. |
peracid [pɜːrˈæsɪd]
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an acid, such as perchloric acid, in which the element forming the acid radical exhibits its highest valency
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (not in technical usage) an acid, such as persulphuric acid, that contains the -OOH group Recommended names per'oxo acid per'oxy acid
peracidity [ˌpɛrəˈsɪdɪtɪ] n
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