Definition

A chemical compound that is a derivative of hydrogen peroxide, characterized by the presence of an OH group attached to a hydrocarbon chain.

Example

Hydroperoxide is often used as a bleaching agent in various industrial processes.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of hydroperoxide?

Yeah, isn't it used for cleaning?

Exactly! It's a really interesting compound.

I should look into it more for my science project.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hydroperoxide is formed from "hydro-" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water) and "peroxide" (from "per-" meaning through and "oxide" meaning a compound of oxygen). The word describes a compound that contains water and has a specific structure involving oxygen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('hydor') combined with a compound that has 'oxygen' in a special form ('peroxide') — that's what hydroperoxide is.

Visually Confused Words