Peroxide - Definition
peroxide
n 1: 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 [syn: hydrogen peroxide,
peroxide]
2: an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-
v 1: bleach with peroxide; "She must peroxide her hair-it looks
unnaturally blond"