CEFR C1

peroxycarbonate

noun

Meaning

A peroxycarbonate is a type of chemical compound that contains a peroxycarbonate ion, which consists of a carbonate group linked to a peroxide group. These compounds are often used as intermediates in organic synthesis and have been found to have potential applications in fields such as medicine and materials science.

Examples

The researcher synthesized a peroxycarbonate compound as part of her study on organic chemistry.
Peroxycarbonates have been shown to have antimicrobial properties, making them useful in the development of new medicines.

Definition

How to Use peroxycarbonate

peroxycarbonate compound (noun phrase)

a type of chemical compound that contains a peroxycarbonate ion — "The researcher synthesized a peroxycarbonate compound as part of her study on organic chemistry."

peroxycarbonate ester (noun phrase)

a type of peroxycarbonate compound that contains an ester group — "The company is working on a new materials science project that involves the use of peroxycarbonate esters to create more durable plastics."