peroxyacid

per·ox·y·ac·id

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-rok-see-as-id]
- /pəˌrɒk siˈæs ɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-rok-see-as-id]
- /pəˌrɒk siˈæs ɪd/

Definition of peroxyacid word

noun peroxyacid an acid derived from hydrogen peroxide and containing the –O–O– group, as peroxysulfuric acid, H 2 S 2 O 8 . 1

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Origin of peroxyacid

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; peroxy- + acid

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Parts of speech for Peroxyacid

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peroxyacid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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