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1peroxide
noun per·ox·ide \pə-ˈräk-ˌsīd\
: a chemical that is used chiefly to kill bacteria or to make hair lighter in color
Full Definition of PEROXIDE
: a compound (as hydrogen peroxide) in which oxygen is visualized as joined to oxygen
— per·ox·id·ic \-ˌräk-ˈsi-dik\ adjective
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First Known Use of PEROXIDE
1804
2peroxide
verb
peroxid·edperoxid·ing
Definition of PEROXIDE
transitive verb
: to treat with a peroxide; especially : to bleach (hair) with hydrogen peroxide
First Known Use of PEROXIDE
1906
3peroxide
adjective
Definition of PEROXIDE
: having or being bleached hair <a peroxide blonde>
First Known Use of PEROXIDE
1920
PEROXIDING Defined for Kids
peroxide
noun per·ox·ide \pə-ˈräk-ˌsīd\
Definition of PEROXIDE for Kids
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peroxide
noun per·ox·ide \pə-ˈräk-ˌsīd\
Medical Definition of PEROXIDE
: a compound (as hydrogen peroxide) in which oxygen is visualized as joined to oxygen
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