noun🔗ShareA divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group which yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid"My science teacher explained that hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound containing a peroxide group. "compoundsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHydrogen peroxide, especially an aqueous solution used as a bleach"The cleaning supplies in the school cupboard contained a bottle of peroxide. "chemistrysubstancemedicinecompoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny unstable compound or general formula R-O-O-R'"She used peroxide to bleach her hair blonde. "compoundchemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it"She decided to peroxide her hair blonde for the summer. "chemistryappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
