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Peroxide: meaning, definitions and examples

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peroxide

 

[ pษ™หˆrษ’ksaษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Peroxide refers to a family of chemical compounds that contain an oxygen-oxygen bond. The most common type is hydrogen peroxide, which is used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent. Peroxides can vary in stability and reactivity. They are often used in various industrial processes, as well as in household cleaning products. Due to their strong oxidizing properties, peroxides can be hazardous if not handled properly.

Synonyms

bleaching agent, disinfectant, oxidizer

Examples of usage

  • Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used to clean wounds.
  • They mixed the peroxide solution for the bleaching process.
  • Store the peroxide in a cool, dark place to maintain its stability.

Translations

Translations of the word "peroxide" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perรณxido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคฐเฅ‹เค•เฅเคธเคพเค‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Peroxid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peroksida

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะพะบัะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nadtlenek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Ž้…ธๅŒ–็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท peroxyde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perรณxido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peroksit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ์‚ฐํ™”๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฑูˆูƒุณูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peroxid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ peroxid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡ๆฐงๅŒ–็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peroksid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ perรณxรญรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะพะบัะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peroksid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perรณxido

Etymology

The term 'peroxide' is derived from the prefix 'per-' which means 'through', 'beyond', or 'completely', and the word 'oxide' which indicates the presence of oxygen. It is believed that the term was first used in the 19th century as chemists were researching and discovering new chemical compounds. The earliest known peroxide, barium peroxide, was identified in the early 1800s by chemist William Henry Perkin, who was investigating the compounds formed during the oxidation of certain metals. This exploration led to a deeper understanding of oxidizing agents and the importance of oxygen in chemical reactions. Today, the term 'peroxide' encompasses a variety of compounds, but hydrogen peroxide remains the most widely recognized and utilized in both medical and household applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,295, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.