per·ox·ide
pə-ˈräk-ˌsīd 
: a compound (such as hydrogen peroxide) in which oxygen is visualized as joined to oxygen
peroxided; peroxiding
: to treat with a peroxide
especially
: to bleach (hair) with hydrogen peroxide
: having or being bleached hair
a peroxide blonde
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
The chemicals overheated and self-ignited, releasing toxic peroxide fumes and forcing 200 people to evacuate.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2019
Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2024
Julia Garner and her peroxide coiffure are essentially synonymous at the point—and for Golden Globes 2024 red carpet, the close-crop's shade served as the foundation for the actor's makeup palette.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
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Noun
The peroxide will act as a disinfectant to remove mold and mildew in addition to soap scum.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
The chemicals overheated and self-ignited, releasing toxic peroxide fumes and forcing 200 people to evacuate.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Freshly peroxided, Mock headed to the skatepark later that day.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2019
Adjective
From greased mullets to peroxide pixies, Miley Cyrus is no stranger to a subversive hair moment.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2024
Julia Garner and her peroxide coiffure are essentially synonymous at the point—and for Golden Globes 2024 red carpet, the close-crop's shade served as the foundation for the actor's makeup palette.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
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“Peroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peroxide. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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