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Peroxide
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
📖 Definitions of "Peroxide"
noun
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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
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Hydrogen peroxide, especially an aqueous solution used as a bleach
- 3
Any unstable compound or general formula R-O-O-R'
verb
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To treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it
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