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peroxide

/pəˈrɑːksaɪd/ /pɛˈrɑːksaɪd/

Meanings
noun
A 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

Examples :

"My science teacher explained that hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound containing a peroxide group. "
compound substance chemistry

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Illustration compound

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration covalent

covalent adjective

/koʊˈveɪlənt/

Containing or characterized by a covalent bond.

"The scientist explained that the strong covalent bonds in the diamond molecule make it extremely hard. "

Illustration hydrogen

hydrogen noun

/ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/

The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.

"Hydrogen is the simplest chemical element, with only one proton in its atom. "

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration contained

contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

Illustration divalent

divalent adjective

/daɪˈveɪlənt/

Having an atomic valence of 2.

"Magnesium is a divalent metal, readily forming compounds with other elements. "

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration solution

solution noun

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

"The lemonade was a clear solution of lemon juice and water. "

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chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "