Synonyms of peroxide

Noun


1. hydrogen peroxide, peroxide, oxidant, oxidizer, oxidiser, oxidizing agent

usage: 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

2. peroxide, oxide

usage: an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-

Verb


1. peroxide, bleach

usage: bleach with peroxide; "She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond"

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