peroxide
noun
per·ox·ide
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Definition of peroxide
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a compound (such as hydrogen peroxide) in which oxygen is visualized as joined to oxygen
peroxide
verb
peroxided;
peroxiding
Definition of peroxide (Entry 2 of 3)
: to treat with a peroxide
especially
: to bleach (hair) with hydrogen peroxide
peroxide
adjectiveDefinition of peroxide (Entry 3 of 3)
: having or being bleached hair
a peroxide blonde
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Other Words from peroxide
Noun
peroxidic
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of peroxide in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Where Warhol, say, was all scheming zero affect, Hockney was — thankfully, still is — boyishness abundant: not just the peroxide-blond hair and oversize glasses and out-thrust chin, but the constant bubbling play of his intelligence. — Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, "At the MFA, two films on two very different masters: painter David Hockney and photographer Robert Frank," 29 Aug. 2019 The two enjoyed a day out on a luxurious super-yacht on Thursday alongside friends while in Mallorca, with Perry sporting peroxide-blonde hair. — Matt Mcnulty, PEOPLE.com, "Katy Perry Goes Diving in a One-Piece During Romantic Spanish Getaway with Orlando Bloom," 26 July 2019 For those seeking instant gratification, there's Zoom, an in-office procedure that uses both lasers and 25% hydrogen peroxide gel (the strongest percentage available to dentists) to whiten teeth. — Rachel Lubitz, refinery29.com, "How To Whiten Your Teeth — Whether Your Budget Is $5 Or $500," 5 July 2019 There's hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide, there's different kinds. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, "Charcoal toothpaste can remove more than stains from your teeth, dentist warns," 24 June 2019 Roxette’s cyber-avatar, a peroxide-blond ninja, is played by Pom Klementieff; Lance is an athletic karate expert played by Ludi Lin. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "Black Mirror: The Weird, Intriguing Intimacy of ‘Striking Vipers’," 5 June 2019 Those investigations led to a discovery a couple of years later involving the reactive oxygen species (ROS) — unstable molecules containing oxygen, such as peroxides, singlet oxygen and hydroxyl radicals — that mitochondria release while making ATP. — Quanta Magazine, "Biologists Discover Unknown Powers in Mighty Mitochondria," 18 Mar. 2019 Islamic State provided him with several thousand dollars, as well as instructions on how to build a peroxide bomb. — Daniel Byman, WSJ, "When Jihadists Come Back Home," 23 May 2019 Next, mix up a thin paste of 1 tablespoon baking soda and ½ tablespoon each of hydrogen peroxide and warm water. Dip an old toothbrush or soft brush into to the baking soda/peroxide paste and gently scrub your shoes. — Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, "How to Clean White Vans so They Look Brand New," 17 May 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Freshly peroxided, Mock headed to the skatepark later that day. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "How This Skateboarder’s Radical Pink Buzz Cut Caught Frank Ocean’s Attention," 4 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'peroxide.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for peroxide
peroxide
noun
English Language Learners Definition of peroxide
: a chemical that is used chiefly to kill bacteria or to make hair lighter in color
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peroxide
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Kids Definition of peroxide
peroxide
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Medical Definition of peroxide
: a compound (as hydrogen peroxide) in which oxygen is visualized as joined to oxygen
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