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1. (n.) peroxide
hydrogen peroxide, H
2. peroxide
a compound containing the bivalent group –O
3. (v.t.) peroxide
to use peroxide as a bleaching agent on (esp. the hair).
Etymology: (1795–1805)
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| Definition of 'PEROXIDE' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) 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. (verb) peroxide
an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-
3. (verb) peroxide
bleach with peroxide
"She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond"
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1. (noun) PEROXIDE
an oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of the same element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest oxides. Cf. Per-, 2
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