peroxide
18 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #29,072
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
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
verb
bleach with peroxide
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pɝːˈɑːksˌaɪd/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural peroxides
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
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