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peroxide

/pəˈrɒksaɪd/ · /pəˈrɑːksaɪd/

CEFR level C2Topic ScienceWord #7273 in the learning path

过氧化氢;过氧化物

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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.

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