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
[ Syn: hydrogen peroxide ]
an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-
peroxide (n.)
bleach with peroxide; She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond'