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Meaning of peracetic acid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The peroxy derivative of acetic acid CH₃-CO-OOH; it is a powerful oxidizing agent and disinfectant though can be explosive

uncountable

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

peracetylation peracid peraclid peradectid Peradventure peraeopod