peroxide
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Definition of peroxide:
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- bleach with peroxide; "She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond" |