1. A viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
   "She used diluted hydrogen peroxide to disinfect a small cut"; "The hairdresser applied hydrogen peroxide to lighten the client's hair";
   - hydrogen peroxide
    
2. An inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-
   "Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as a disinfectant"

1. Bleach with peroxide
   "She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond"

Derived forms: peroxided, peroxides, peroxiding

Type of: bleach, oxidant, oxide, oxidiser [Brit], oxidising agent [Brit], oxidizer, oxidizing agent

Encyclopedia: Peroxide