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Definitions

peroxide

[puh-rok-sahyd] / pəˈrɒk saɪd /
VERB
bleach
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lighten
STRONG
achromatize blanch blench decolor decolorize etiolate fade
WEAK
grow pale make pale wash out
Antonyms
WEAK
blacken darken yellow

Example Sentences

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And the unique printing process of Bonnie Ralston, shown by Arts Gowanus, uses found metal objects, salt, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide to create ghostly industrial prints out of corrosion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

One possible explanation involves hydrogen peroxide itself, which is highly toxic.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

The materials were then evaluated for their ability to catalyze hydrogen peroxide production.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

The team then investigated whether neutralizing hydrogen peroxide could reverse the damage.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

She took cotton balls out of the jar next to the sink and grabbed the bottle of peroxide.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai