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peppercorn
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per-
per-


prefix 
Definition:
 
1. through
permeate
2. containing a large proportion of an element
peroxide
3. containing an element in its highest oxidation state
perchlorate
4. containing a peroxide group
peracid
[< Latin per "through"]
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