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peroxide

/pəˈrɒk.saɪd/

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noun

/pəˈrɒk.saɪd/C1formalscientific
  • ruХимическое соединение, часто вязкая жидкость с сильными окислительными свойствами, используемая как отбеливатель, мягкое дезинфицирующее средство, а в некоторых случаях как окислитель в ракетном топливе.

A chemical compound, often a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties, used as a bleaching agent, mild disinfectant, and in some cases as an oxidant in rocket fuels.

  1. Chemical compoundB2formalscientific

    A viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties, used as a powerful bleaching agent and, in aqueous solutions, as a mild disinfectant.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • The dentist used a peroxide solution to clean the wound.
    • Peroxide is commonly used to bleach hair.
    • In strong concentrations, peroxide serves as an oxidant in rocket fuels.

    Synonymshydrogen peroxide

  2. C1formalscientific

    An inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-.

    ruНеорганическое соединение

    • Hydrogen peroxide is the simplest peroxide.
    • Peroxides are often used in chemical synthesis.
    • The structure of a peroxide includes an oxygen-oxygen single bond.
Forms
  • peroxides plural form
  • peroxides' possessive plural form
  • peroxide's possessive singular form

verb

/pəˈrɒk.saɪd/C1formaltechnical
  • ruГлагол, означающий обрабатывать или отбеливать что-либо с помощью перекиси водорода или соединения перекиси.

A verb meaning to treat or bleach something with hydrogen peroxide or a peroxide compound.

  1. Bleach with peroxideB2informal

    To treat or lighten hair or other material using hydrogen peroxide.

    ruОбесцвечивать перекисью

    • She peroxided her hair to achieve a platinum blonde look.
    • He peroxided his eyebrows for a dramatic effect.
    • The stylist peroxided the fabric to remove the stain.

    Synonymsbleachlightenwhiten

Forms
  • peroxided past participle
  • peroxided past simple
  • peroxiding present participle
  • peroxides third person singular