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 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