peroxides

/P ER0 AA1 K S AY0 D Z/

noun

1
A divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group which yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid
2
Hydrogen peroxide, especially an aqueous solution used as a bleach
3
Any unstable compound or general formula R-O-O-R'

verb

1
To treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it

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