Dictionary Check: peroxide
"peroxide" is a valid word!
Scrabble
18
points
Words with Friends
19
points
Definition
noun
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
noun
an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-
verb
bleach with peroxide
Example:
"She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond"
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