peroxide
IPA: pɝˈɑksaɪd
noun
- (inorganic chemistry) A divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group which yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid.
- Hydrogen peroxide, especially when in an aqueous solution used as a bleach.
- (organic chemistry) Any compound containing the functional group R-O-O-R'.
verb
- (transitive) To treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it.
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Examples of "peroxide" in Sentences
- Production of hydrogen peroxide.
- Establishment of the peroxide effect.
- In the production of hydrogen peroxide.
- Hydrogen peroxide is a typical oxidant.
- The ozone oxidizes the sodium to form sodium peroxide.
- The reactant was Hydrogen Peroxide which is also the catalyst.
- Ammonia and hydrogen peroxide are the starting points of the cycle.
- Benzoyl peroxide is an organic compound in the organic peroxide family.
- Within the phagolysosome, enzymes and toxic peroxides digest the pathogen.
- The peroxides it contains can resist against aging and beautify the complexion.
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