peroxide Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
hydrogen peroxide.
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noun an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-
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verb bleach with peroxide
- She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond
WordNet
Per*ox"ide noun
Definitions
(Chem.) An oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of the same element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest oxides. Cf. Per- , 2.
