Peroxide (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The hairstylist applied a generous dose of hydrogen peroxide to bleach the client's hair to the desired shade.
- Peroxide solutions are often used in the household for disinfecting minor cuts and scrapes on the skin.
- The rocket's fuel system used a combination of liquid fuel and a strong concentration of hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizer.
- She spilled the peroxide on her kitchen counter and quickly wiped it clean to prevent damage from its corrosive properties.
- The dentist recommended rinsing with a peroxide-based mouthwash to help reduce the appearance of stubborn stains on teeth.
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Meaning 2
An inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as a bleach or antiseptic in households.
- Barium peroxide is utilized in the manufacture of oxygen for breathing purposes.
- Organic peroxides are flammable and potentially explosive, requiring careful handling and storage.
- Sodium peroxide is a highly reactive inorganic compound requiring proper containment.
- Hydrogen peroxide rapidly decomposes into water and oxygen when exposed to a catalyst or at high temperatures.