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Meaning:

Noun:

  • chemistry a divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group which yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid
  • hydrogen peroxide, especially an aqueous solution

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Verb:

  • transitive to treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it

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