1. A chemical compound containing two oxygen atoms bonded together, often used in bleaching, disinfection, and industrial processes.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun; Common in chemistry and industrial contexts

Examples

• Hydrogen peroxide is a common household peroxide used for cleaning wounds.
• The factory uses peroxides in the bleaching process for paper production.
• Organic peroxides are important intermediates in chemical synthesis.
• Peroxides can break down into water and oxygen when exposed to light.
• The chemist carefully handled the peroxides in the laboratory.
• Many disinfectants contain peroxides as their active ingredient.