(inorganic 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.

(transitive) To treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it.

simple past tense and past participle of peroxide

plural of peroxide

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of peroxide

present participle of peroxide

(chemistry) Any oxidation reaction, especially of an oxide, that produces a peroxide / (organic chemistry) The reaction of a double bond with a peroxide

(transitive) To convert into a peroxide. / (transitive) To treat (especially hair) with a peroxide. / (intransitive) To be converted into a peroxide.

Of, relating to, or involving a peroxide

plural of peroxidation