peroxide (n.)

  1. 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 ]

  2. an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-

    peroxide (v.)

  1. bleach with peroxide; She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond'

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