Peroxide

Pronunciation: /pəˈrɒksaɪd/

Definitions of peroxide

noun a chemical compound often used as a disinfectant or bleaching agent

Example Sentences

A1 I use peroxide to clean my wounds.

A2 She spilled peroxide on her white shirt and it left a stain.

B1 Dentists often use peroxide for teeth whitening procedures.

B2 The hair salon recommended a peroxide solution for lightening my hair.

C1 The laboratory technician handled the peroxide solution with caution due to its corrosive nature.

C2 The chemical plant had strict protocols in place for the storage and handling of peroxide to prevent accidents.

Examples of peroxide in a Sentence

formal The dentist recommended using a peroxide-based mouthwash for better oral hygiene.

informal I accidentally spilled peroxide on my shirt while cleaning the bathroom.

slang I heard peroxide can lighten your hair if you leave it in for a while.

figurative Adding a little peroxide to the situation might help bring out the truth.

Grammatical Forms of peroxide

• past tense: peroxided
• plural: peroxides
• comparative: more peroxide
• superlative: most peroxide
• present tense: peroxides
• future tense: will peroxide
• perfect tense: have peroxided
• continuous tense: is peroxiding
• singular: peroxide
• positive degree: peroxide
• infinitive: to peroxide
• gerund: peroxiding
• participle: peroxiding

Origin and Evolution of peroxide

First Known Use: 1818 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'peroxide' originates from the French word 'péroxyde', which was coined by French chemist Louis Jacques Thénard in the early 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in chemistry to refer to compounds containing the O2²- ion, the term 'peroxide' has evolved to also refer to hydrogen peroxide, a common household disinfectant and bleaching agent.