peroxidenoun [ C or U ]
uk/pəˈrɒk.saɪd/us/pəˈrɑːk.saɪd/a liquid chemical used to make hair very pale in colour or to kill bacteria:
Peroxide is a bleach and an antiseptic.
Peroxides are found in household detergents.
She has dyed her brown hair peroxide blonde.
Synonym
hydrogen peroxide
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