Modified by peroxidation

Relating to peroxides, but especially to the bleaching effect of hydrogen peroxide

plural of peroxidant

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

A woman who bleaches her hair extremely white-blonde.

(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.

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

(inorganic chemistry) The compound Li₂O₂ that is used to remove carbon dioxide from air and replace it with oxygen

alternative form of E930.