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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for peroxide

Noun

1. hydrogen peroxide, peroxide, oxide
usage: a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used as a 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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