noun
- plural of peroxide; chemical compounds containing oxygen-oxygen bonds, or solutions of hydrogen peroxide used for bleaching or disinfecting
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The chemistry lab stored various peroxides in a special cabinet.
- Hair salons use peroxides to lighten hair color.
- Organic peroxides can be unstable and require careful handling.
- The dentist recommended peroxides for whitening teeth.
- Industrial peroxides are used in manufacturing processes.
- Some peroxides break down quickly when exposed to light.