Word
Peroxide
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
per-ox-ide
Definition
- n. - An oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of
the same element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest
oxides. Cf. Per-, 2.
- 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-
- verb - Bleach with peroxide
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