Peroxide ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Peroxide ( noun )

1. A chemical compound that contains the peroxide group, which has the structure O-O.
2. A solution of hydrogen peroxide, used as a mild antiseptic and bleach.
3. A compound of peroxide with a metal or other element.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from french peroxyde, from per- "beyond" + oxyde "oxide".

Examples:

1. Peroxide is used as a hair bleach.
2. I disinfected the wound with peroxide.
3. Peroxide is a powerful oxidizer.
4. Peroxide is a common oxidizing agent in organic synthesis.
5. Calcium peroxide is used to treat soil for agriculture.

(As a verb)

Peroxide ( verb )

1. A chemical compound that contains the peroxide group, which has the structure O-O.
2. A solution of hydrogen peroxide, used as a mild antiseptic and bleach.
3. A compound of peroxide with a metal or other element.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from french peroxyde, from per- "beyond" + oxyde "oxide".

Examples:

1. Peroxide is used as a hair bleach.
2. I disinfected the wound with peroxide.
3. Peroxide is a powerful oxidizer.
4. Peroxide is a common oxidizing agent in organic synthesis.
5. Calcium peroxide is used to treat soil for agriculture.