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peroxide Definition

per·ox·ide (pər äk′sīd′)

noun

any oxide containing the O group in which the two atoms of oxygen are linked by a single bond; specif., hydrogen peroxide

Etymology: per- + oxide

transitive verb -·id′ed, -·id′·ing

to treat with a peroxide; esp. to bleach (hair, etc.) with hydrogen peroxide

adjective

bleached with hydrogen peroxide

peroxide* Synonyms

peroxide*

modif.

bleached, fair, light, flaxen; see blond.

peroxide Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: First line treatment for acne includes creams or gels containing the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide, which is available from chemists.
  • form: Why do some metals form peroxides on heating in oxygen?
  • use: A good combo is wash using hydrogen peroxide - this will kill off anything on the surface, then sprinkle with antibiotic powder.
  • generate: In the case it was apparent that the use of acetone had generated an unstable peroxide.
  • base: You may also wish to try a liquid peroxide based cleaner.
  • add: Nunn stopped short of adding peroxide to Whishaw's hair, but the temptation must have been unbearable.

Adjective modifier

  • toxic: When eaten by the animal, these PUFAs are converted into the toxic peroxides, the antagonists of vitamin E and selenium.
  • organic: The function of the oxygen - chain initiation The oxygen reacts with some of the ethene to give an organic peroxide.

Modifies a noun

  • ion: Now imagine bringing a small positive ion close to the peroxide ion.
  • hair: Free of ammonia or peroxide stargazer hair color allows you to achieve a wide range of vibrant translucent colors.
  • formation: Etoposide increased peroxide formation in both subclones after 12-hour exposure.
  • solution: This is then oxidized by warming it with hydrogen peroxide solution.
  • level: The results showed that the group practicing the TM technique had 15 % lower serum lipid peroxide levels compared to the controls.
  • cream: Apply a benzoyl peroxide cream daily to the affected areas.

Noun used with modifier

  • benzoyl: Apply a benzoyl peroxide cream daily to the affected areas.
  • hydrogen: The hydrogen peroxide in honey is produced by an enzyme in the honey.
  • lipid: The results showed that the group practicing the TM technique had 15 % lower serum lipid peroxide levels compared to the controls.
  • %: Some health food stores sell 35 % hydrogen peroxide.
  • carbamide: The ' active ingredient ' in the product is usually hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide.
  • ethyl: Catalyst ( hardener ) used for polyester resins is an organic peroxide ( methyl ethyl ketone peroxide ) and is particularly dangerous.