peroxide

  1. Noun.  (chemistry) a divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group which yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid.
  2. Noun.  hydrogen peroxide, especially an aqueous solution.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) to treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it.

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