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   peroxide

   /pəˈrɒksʌɪd/

   noun

   • 1. a compound containing two oxygen atoms bonded together in its molecule or as the anion O22−: "the peptide neutralizes free radicals and peroxides, both of which can prevent cells from operating properly"
   • ▪ hydrogen peroxide, especially as used as a bleach for the hair.

   verb

   • 1. bleach (hair) with peroxide: "she peroxided her wavy brown hair"

   Word Origin early 19th century: from per- (sense 2) + oxide.

   Scrabble Points: 18

   • P

     3

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

   • O

     1

   • X

     8

   • I

     1

   • D

     2

   • E

     1

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