peroxy group

noun

, Chemistry.

1. the bivalent group –O 2 –, derived from hydrogen peroxide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peroxy group¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The first intramolecular hydrogen abstraction is likely to take place at the aldehydic carbon from the opposite side of the peroxy group, although the rigid four-carbon-atom ring could hinder bending of the structure.

From Nature

The first intramolecular hydrogen abstraction is likely to take place at the aldehydic carbon from the opposite side of the peroxy group, although the rigid four-carbon-atom ring could hinder bending of the structure.

From Nature