a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
source: WordNet 3.0
an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-
source: WordNet 3.0
An oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of the same element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest oxides. Cf. Per-, 2.
source: Webster 1913
verb
bleach with peroxide
She must peroxide her hair-it looks unnaturally blond.