peroxide

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid.
2. (countable, uncountable) Hydrogen peroxide, especially when in an aqueous solution used as a bleach.
3. (countable, uncountable) Any compound containing the functional group R-O-O-R'.

Verb

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

Synonyms

hydrogen peroxide

decolorize

superoxide

discolor

fade

pipe-clay

white

whiten

decolorise

decolourise

bleach

decorant

bleacher

decolourize

Translations

peroxyde

perossido

peróxido

peròxid

acqua ossigenata

υπεροξείδιο

peróxido

eau oxygénée

peroxide

aigua oxigenada

Superoxyd

oxigenar

agua oxigenada

البيروكسيد

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pəˈrɒksʌɪd/

Etymology

From per- + oxide.