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peroxide
noun
verb
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…
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noun
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
noun
An inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-
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Bleach with peroxide
“She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond”
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She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond
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