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1. 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
   - hydrogen peroxide
    
2. An inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-

1. Bleach with peroxide
   "She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond"

Derived forms: peroxiding, peroxides, peroxided

Type of: bleach, oxidant, oxide, oxidiser [Brit], oxidising agent [Brit], oxidizer, oxidizing agent

Encyclopedia: Peroxide