peroxide peroxide /pɝˈɑːkˌsaɪd/

noun

1. () 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 , peroxide )
   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
   
2. An inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-  ( peroxide )
   an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-
    Peroxide is often used as a disinfectant due to its powerful oxidizing properties.
   Peroxide is often used as a disinfectant due to its powerful oxidizing properties.
   
   

verb

1. Bleach with peroxide  ( peroxide )
   bleach with peroxide
    She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond
   She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond