adjective
- of, relating to, or containing a peroxide group or peroxy radical (a chemical compound with an oxygen-oxygen bond)
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Peroxy radicals play an important role in atmospheric chemistry and ozone formation.
- The peroxy compound was used as an oxidizing agent in the laboratory experiment.
- Peroxy acids are known for their strong bleaching and disinfecting properties.
- The reaction produced peroxy intermediates that were detected by spectroscopy.