Peroxide

Full definition of peroxide

Noun

1. (chemistry) 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

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• peroxidase

Verb

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