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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) 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 terms: | oxide | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (color) bleach with peroxide | |
| Examples: | "She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond" |
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| Related terms: | bleach hydrogen_peroxide | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (chemistry) an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O- | |
| Related terms: | oxide benzoyl_peroxide | |
| Similar spelling: |
peroxidase Percoidea percoidean percoid |
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