What is the meaning of peroxide?

noun

  • 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)
  • An inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-.

verb

  • Bleach with peroxide.
    • usage: "She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond"
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