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Meaning of peroxide

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peroxide

noun

Definitions

  1. 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

  2. Hydrogen peroxide, especially an aqueous solution used as a bleach

  3. Any unstable compound or general formula R-O-O-R'

verb

Definitions

  1. To treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it