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peroxide

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  1. 1. n. An oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of the same element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest oxides. Cf. Per-, 2. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. 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 Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O- Source: wordnet
  4. 4. v. bleach with peroxide Source: wordnet
  5. 5. An oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of the same element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest oxides. Cf. Per-, 2. Source: webster
  6. 6. An oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of thesame element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest oxides.Cf. Per-, 2. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O- v. bleach with peroxide Source: ecdict

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