peroxide

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peroxide Definition

• (n) a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used as a disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
• (n) an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-
• (v) bleach with peroxide; "She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond"

peroxide Synonyms

• hydrogen peroxide
• peroxide