peroxid

/pəˈrɑksɪd/
noun
  1. A chemical compound that contains two oxygen atoms bonded together, often used as a bleach or disinfectant.
    • Some industrial peroxides are used to bleach paper and textiles.
    • Hydrogen peroxide is a common household antiseptic for cleaning small cuts.
    • The hairdresser used a peroxide solution to lighten my hair.
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