Associations to the word «Peroxide»
Wiktionary
PEROXIDE, 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
PEROXIDE, noun. Hydrogen peroxide, especially an aqueous solution
PEROXIDE, verb. (transitive) to treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it
PEROXIDE BLONDE, noun. A woman who bleaches her hair extremely white-blonde.
Dictionary definition
PEROXIDE, noun. 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.
PEROXIDE, noun. An inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-.
PEROXIDE, verb. Bleach with peroxide; "She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond".
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.