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peroxide

per·ox·ide [ pə rók sd ]


noun  (plural per·ox·ides)
Definition:
 
1. chemical compound: a chemical compound that contains oxygen atoms in the group -O2-, e.g. hydrogen peroxide

2. hair coloring substance: a solution of hydrogen peroxide used to lighten hair color, giving a blond tint that is almost white ( often used before a noun )
a peroxide blond



transitive verb  (past and past participle per·ox·id·ed, present participle per·ox·id·ing, 3rd person present singular per·ox·ides)
Definition:
 
1. color hair blond: to bleach hair using peroxide

2. treat something with peroxide: to treat something with peroxide or hydrogen peroxide

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