PEROXIDE Peroxide: a compound containing an oxygen-oxygen single bond that is commonly used as a disinfectant or bleaching agent. Derived forms: - Peroxides (plural): multiple compounds containing oxygen-oxygen single bonds. - Peroxiding (present participle): the act of treating with a peroxide compound. - Peroxided (past participle): treated with a peroxide compound. - Peroxider (noun): one who applies peroxide compounds. - Peroxid
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Word: PEROXIDE
Length: 8 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word PEROXIDE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.