peroxide
/pəˈrɑksaɪd/
noun
- A chemical compound used as a bleach or disinfectant, most commonly hydrogen peroxide.
- The dentist used a peroxide rinse to whiten my teeth.
- She poured peroxide on the cut to clean it.
- Peroxide is often used to lighten hair at home.
Synonyms
verb
- To bleach or treat something with peroxide, especially hair.
- She peroxided her hair for the first time and it turned orange.
- He peroxided his eyebrows to match his new blonde look.
- The stylist peroxided the ends of her hair to create highlights.