hydroperoxide
/ˌhaɪdroʊpəˈrɑksaɪd/
noun
- A chemical compound containing a peroxide group, often used as a bleaching agent or disinfectant (e.g., hydrogen peroxide).
- Many hair bleaches contain a hydroperoxide to lighten the color.
- The cleaning product uses a mild hydroperoxide to kill germs on surfaces.
- The lab technician carefully measured the hydroperoxide solution for the experiment.
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