peroxy

[ puh-rok-see ]
/ pəˈrɒk si /

adjective Chemistry.

containing the peroxy group.

Origin of peroxy

First recorded in 1955–60; per- + oxy-2

Words nearby peroxy

peroxidation, peroxide, peroxide blonde, peroxidize, peroxisome, peroxy, peroxy group, peroxy-, peroxyacid, peroxyborate, peroxydisulfuric acid

Definition for peroxy (2 of 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-

Medical definitions for peroxy

peroxy
[ pə-rŏk′sē ]

adj.

Containing the bivalent group O2.