peroxide

peroxide

peroxide , chemical compound containing two oxygen atoms, each of which is bonded to the other and to a radical or some element other than oxygen; e.g., in hydrogen peroxide , H 2 O 2 , the atoms are joined together in the chainlike structure H-O-O-H. Peroxides are powerful oxidizing agents. They are unstable, releasing oxygen when heated. Peroxides may be formed directly by reaction of an element or compound with oxygen. In dry, carbon-dioxide-free air, sodium or barium metal reacts to form its peroxide. In moist air, zinc metal is oxidized and hydrogen peroxide is formed. When a metal peroxide is treated with a dilute acid, a solution of hydrogen peroxide and a metal salt is formed. Ethers can react with oxygen from the air to form peroxides. This creates a special hazard, since the peroxides are often so unstable that they decompose explosively if heated.

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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.

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peroxide

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.

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peroxide

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.

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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).

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