peroxide
1 synonym for peroxide, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Hydrogen peroxide, especially the diluted form used as a disinfectant or hair bleach.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
hydrogen peroxide
How to use peroxide
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
peroxide blonde
hydrogen peroxide
Etymology
From per- ("thoroughly") + oxide, describing a compound with extra oxygen atoms.
Full origin of peroxide →Frequently asked questions
What does “peroxide” mean?
The word “peroxide” means hydrogen peroxide, especially the diluted form used as a disinfectant or hair bleach. In plain terms, a chemical (hydrogen peroxide) used for cleaning wounds or bleaching hair, or the act of bleaching with it.
How do you pronounce “peroxide”?
“Peroxide” is pronounced puh-ROK-suh-ihd (/pəˈrɒksʌɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “peroxide” in a sentence?
Here is “peroxide” used in a sentence: “She dabbed peroxide on the cut to clean it.”
What part of speech is “peroxide”?
Depending on how it is used, “peroxide” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “peroxide” a common word?
“Peroxide” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “peroxide” have?
“Peroxide” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: hydrogen peroxide, especially the diluted form used as a disinfectant or hair bleach.
