peroxide
1 of 3noun
per·ox·ide pə-ˈräk-ˌsīd 
: a compound (such as hydrogen peroxide) in which oxygen is visualized as joined to oxygen
peroxidic
pə-ˌräk-ˈsi-dik
adjective peroxide
2 of 3verb
peroxided; peroxiding
transitive verb
: to treat with a peroxide
especially : to bleach (hair) with hydrogen peroxide
peroxide
3 of 3adjective
: having or being bleached hair
a peroxide blonde
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2022 Kim Kardashian has been rocking peroxide locks since the Met Gala. Alice Cary, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2022 Hydrogen peroxide in the formula acts like a fabric-safe bleach to fade stains like tomato sauce, coffee, fruit juice and more without damaging the fabric. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Both peroxide products have equal efficacy in whitening teeth. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 23 Aug. 2022 Using hydrogen peroxide to ‘cure’ plant diseases Hydrogen peroxide does sterilize surfaces and can reduce bacteria and some fungi. Nick Goltz, The Conversation, 16 Aug. 2022 Hydrogen peroxide is an excellent blood stain remover that works well on both fresh and set-in blood stains. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 For whitening, look for mouthwashes that contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide among the active ingredients. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Second, look for hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide on the ingredient list. Khortlyn Cole, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2022 Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2019 Eni Subair, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2022 See More
Noun
Elsewhere, Gigi Hadid’s blonde veered peroxide and lent well to literal bedhead, as Mei Kawajiri’s topographic nails inspired daydreams of far-flung adventure. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2022 Kim Kardashian has been rocking peroxide locks since the Met Gala. Alice Cary, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2022 Hydrogen peroxide in the formula acts like a fabric-safe bleach to fade stains like tomato sauce, coffee, fruit juice and more without damaging the fabric. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Both peroxide products have equal efficacy in whitening teeth. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 23 Aug. 2022 Using hydrogen peroxide to ‘cure’ plant diseases Hydrogen peroxide does sterilize surfaces and can reduce bacteria and some fungi. Nick Goltz, The Conversation, 16 Aug. 2022 Hydrogen peroxide is an excellent blood stain remover that works well on both fresh and set-in blood stains. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 For whitening, look for mouthwashes that contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide among the active ingredients. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Second, look for hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide on the ingredient list. Khortlyn Cole, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2022 Verb
Freshly peroxided, Mock headed to the skatepark later that day. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2019 Adjective
The peroxide blonde model, who hails from upstate New York and is one of six siblings, has fronted numerous campaigns for the storied Italian brand. Eni Subair, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1804, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1899, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1899, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing peroxide
Kids Definition
peroxide
noun
per·ox·ide pə-ˈräk-ˌsīd
: hydrogen peroxide
Medical Definition
peroxide
noun
per·ox·ide pə-ˈräk-ˌsīd
: a compound (as hydrogen peroxide) in which oxygen is visualized as joined to oxygen
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