peracetic acid

English

Etymology

From per- +‎ acetic acid.

Noun

peracetic acid (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) The peroxy derivative of acetic acid CH3-CO-OOH; it is a powerful oxidizing agent and disinfectant though can be explosive

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