Peroxide
English Meaning
An oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of the same element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest oxides. Cf. Per-, 2.
- A compound, such as sodium peroxide, Na2O2, that contains a peroxyl group and yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid.
- Hydrogen peroxide.
- To treat with peroxide.
- To bleach (hair) with hydrogen peroxide.