word
Peroxide
Pur-AH-ksyd
/pɜːrˈɑːˌksaɪd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
peroxide
Dictionary meaning
A viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties.
Examples
- They must peroxide their hair-it looks unnaturally blond.
Synonyms: hydrogen peroxide
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