peroxide

1. (verb) bleach with peroxide, as of hair
Related Words: bleach

2. (noun) an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-
Related Words: benzoyl peroxide, oxide

3. (noun) 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
Synonyms: hydrogen peroxide
Related Words: oxide



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