peroxide

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per·ox·ide / pəˈräksīd/ • n. Chem. a compound containing two oxygen atoms bonded together in its molecule or as the anion O22−. ∎  hydrogen peroxide, esp. as used as a bleach for the hair: [as adj.] a peroxide blonde. • v. [tr.] bleach (hair) with peroxide.

peroxide

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peroxide Any compound with the peroxy (—O—O—) group; oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids produces peroxides. Also used to mean specifically hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).

peroxide

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peroxide An inorganic or organic compound that contains linked pairs of oxygen atoms (–O–O–). Peroxides may be regarded as derivatives of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in which the hydrogen atoms are replaced by other atoms or groups.

peroxide

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peroxide An inorganic or organic compound that contains linked pairs of oxygen atoms (–O–O–). Peroxides may be regarded as derivatives of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in which the hydrogen atoms are replaced by other atoms or groups.