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peroxidize
[ puh-rok-si-dahyz ]
verb (used with or without object)
, Chemistry.
, per·ox·i·dized, per·ox·i·diz·ing.
- to convert into a peroxide, especially of the highest oxidation potential.
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Origin of peroxidize1
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Example Sentences
The filtrate is boiled, to get rid of the excess of gas, and treated with nitric acid, to peroxidize the iron present.
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