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English to English noun
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a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels |  | source: wordnet30
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an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O- | | source: wordnet30
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An oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of the same element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest oxides. Cf. Per-, 2. | | source: webster1913
verb
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bleach with peroxide | | Example: She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond
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