| 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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