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Word: Peroxide
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from per- (sense 2)+ oxide
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pəˈrɒksʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a compound containing two oxygen atoms bonded together in its molecule or as the anion O₂²⁻
Short Definition:compound containing two oxygen atoms bonded together in its molecule
Examples:- the peptide neutralizes free radicals and peroxides, both of which can prevent cells from operating properly
- benzoyl peroxide
- sodium peroxide
Word: Peroxide
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pəˈrɒksʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
bleach (hair) with peroxide
Short Definition:bleach hair with peroxide
Examples:- she peroxided her wavy brown hair
- a face framed in peroxided curls
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