noun. The divalent O₂ group, or a compound containing this group, such as sodium peroxide, Na₂O₂, used as an oxidizing agent or bleach.

noun. Hydrogen peroxide.

transitive verb. To treat with peroxide.

transitive verb. To bleach (hair) with hydrogen peroxide.

noun. An oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of the same element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest oxides. Cf. per-, 2.

noun. 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

noun. hydrogen peroxide, especially an aqueous solution

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

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

verb. bleach with peroxide

noun. an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-

"To remove stains from crazing you will need to obtain peroxide from a beauty supply store, and cut it with water at 1 part water to 2 parts peroxide (note, these instructions are for peroxide – do not use bleach!"

peroxidase  

acetone peroxide  benzole peroxide  calcium peroxide  hydrogen peroxide  magnesium peroxide  

bleach  oxidant  oxidiser  oxidizer  oxidizing agent  

dioxide  dockside  oxide  superoxide  

acetate  ammonia  azide  benzene  bicarbonate  

achromatize  blanch  bleach  bleaching powder  chlorine  

per-  

peroxided  peroxides  peroxiding