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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