Sekirov Dictionary

peroxide

UK /pəˈɹɒksaɪd/US /pəˈɹɑksaɪd/

noun3

  1. A divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid.
  2. Hydrogen peroxide, especially when in an aqueous solution used as a bleach.
  3. Any compound containing the functional group R-O-O-R'.

verb1

  1. To treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it.
forms

peroxided · peroxiding · peroxides

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