
peroxide
/pəˈrɒksaɪd/ · /pəˈrɑːksaɪd/
CEFR level C2Topic ScienceWord #7273 in the learning path
过氧化氢;过氧化物
Definitions
n. Hydrogen peroxide, or a compound containing an oxygen–oxygen bond
过氧化氢;过氧化物
v. To bleach hair using hydrogen peroxide
用过氧化氢漂白
Example
The hairdresser used peroxide to lighten her hair.
理发师用过氧化氢把她的头发颜色漂浅了。
Hydrogen peroxide is used in some industrial processes to bleach paper and treat wastewater.
过氧化氢用于某些工业流程,以漂白纸张和处理废水。
Collocations
- hydrogen peroxide
- peroxide solution
- peroxide blonde
Word family
- peroxided (adj.)
Usage tip
日常语境常指过氧化氢,化学中也泛指过氧化物。
FAQ
- What does peroxide mean?
- Hydrogen peroxide, or a compound containing an oxygen–oxygen bond To bleach hair using hydrogen peroxide
- How is peroxide pronounced?
- UK /pəˈrɒksaɪd/, US /pəˈrɑːksaɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.