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English noun: peroxide | |||
| 1. | peroxide (substance) 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 | ||
| Synonyms | hydrogen peroxide | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | oxidant, oxidiser, oxidizer, oxidizing agent | ||
| 2. | peroxide (substance) an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O- | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | oxide | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | benzoyl peroxide | ||
English verb: peroxide | |||
| 1. | peroxide (change) bleach with peroxide | ||
| Samples | She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bleach | ||
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