noun
peroxy acid; peracid
Chemistry term for an acid containing an O–O bond. Used in technical contexts such as organic synthesis and disinfection.
過酸は酸化反応によく使われる。
Peracids are often used in oxidation reactions.
この過酸は消毒剤としても利用される。
This peracid is also used as a disinfectant.
過酸化水素 (hydrogen peroxide) is a specific compound, while 過酸 is a broader class of peroxy acids.
Compound of 過 (per-, excess) and 酸 (acid), a calque from Western chemistry terminology.