per·ox·ide (pə-rŏk'sīd')
n.

1. A compound, such as sodium peroxide, Na₂O₂, that contains a peroxyl group and yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid.
2. Hydrogen peroxide.

tr.v., -id·ed, -id·ing, -ides.

1. To treat with peroxide.
2. To bleach (hair) with hydrogen peroxide.

peroxide per·ox'ide' adj.
peroxidic per'ox·id'ic (pûr'ŏk-sĭd'ĭk) adj.

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