Archaic form of peroxide.

Act or process of peroxidizing.

plural of peroxidant

(chemistry) A fine white powder, MgO₂, used as a bleach and disinfectant

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(organic chemistry) A cyclic organic peroxide; a mixture of mostly the trimer, (((CH₃)₂CO₂)₃), (TCAP or TATP), containing a nine-membered ring and the dimer, (((CH₃)₂CO₂)₂) containing a six-membered ring; it is a high explosive manufactured from acetone and hydrogen peroxide with the aid of sulphuric acid, and has been used by amateur bomb makers.

(inorganic chemistry) A colourless liquid, H₂O₂, soluble in water, used as a mild antiseptic, bleaching agent (especially for bleaching hair), oxidizing agent and chemical reagent.

(inorganic chemistry) A strong base, Na₂O₂, used as an oxidizing agent and in self-contained breathing apparatus.

(organic chemistry) A peroxide derived from benzoic acid; it is used to bleach flour, and in many industrial and medical applications

alternative form of E930.