Peroxides

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:20 pts9 letters

Definition of Peroxides

noun

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 used as a bleach
Any unstable compound or general formula R-O-O-R'

verb

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

Anagrams of Peroxides

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "peroxides":

8-LETTER WORDS

epoxides peroxide peroxids

7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

depose desire dexies dopers dopier dories doxies eiders epodes erodes espied expire expose oreide oxides+12 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

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Rhyming Words

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