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per·ac·id

 (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 oxyacids.
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peracid

(pɜːrˈæsɪd)
n
1. (Elements & Compounds) an acid, such as perchloric acid, in which the element forming the acid radical exhibits its highest valency
2. (Elements & Compounds) (not in technical usage) an acid, such as persulphuric acid, that contains the -OOH group. Recommended names: peroxo acid or peroxy acid
peracidity n
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per•ac•id

(pərˈæs ɪd)

n.
an oxyacid, the primary element of which is in its highest possible oxidation state, as perchloric acid, HClO4, and permanganic acid, HMnO4.
[1895–1900]
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