Engelsk substantiv: peroxide |
1. | peroxide (om masse eller substans) 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 |
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| Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | hydrogen peroxide |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | oxidant, oxidiser, oxidizer, oxidizing agent |
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2. | peroxide (om masse eller substans) an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O- |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | oxide |
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| Mere spesifikke uttrykk | benzoyl peroxide |
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