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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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"peroxide." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "peroxide." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-peroxide.html "peroxide." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-peroxide.html |
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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." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "peroxide." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-peroxide.html "peroxide." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-peroxide.html |
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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.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "peroxide." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "peroxide." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-peroxide.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "peroxide." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-peroxide.html |
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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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MICHAEL ALLABY. "peroxide." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "peroxide." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-peroxide.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "peroxide." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-peroxide.html |
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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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DAVID A. BENDER. "peroxide." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "peroxide." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-peroxide.html DAVID A. BENDER. "peroxide." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-peroxide.html |
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•dioxide, dockside, hydroxide, monoxide, oxide, peroxide
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•genocide • waterside • riverside
•silverside • overside
•kerbside (US curbside) • Burnside
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"peroxide." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "peroxide." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-peroxide.html "peroxide." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-peroxide.html |
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