Found 2 items, similar to Peroxide.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: peroxide peroxide n 1: a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used as a disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels [syn: hydrogen peroxide] 2: an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O- v : bleach with peroxide; “She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Peroxide Peroxide \Per*ox"ide\, n. (Chem.) An oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of the same element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest oxides. Cf. Per-, 2. [1913 Webster]