What is another word for peroxides?
Pronunciation: [pəɹˈɒksa͡ɪdz] (IPA) 
Peroxides are chemical compounds that contain oxygen in the -1 oxidation state. Some synonyms for peroxides include oxygens, ozones, and oxidizers. Oxygens are atoms of the element oxygen in a molecular state, and they can bond with other atoms to create peroxides. Ozones refer specifically to a type of peroxide that contains a three-atom oxygen molecule. Oxidizers are substances that promote oxidation reactions, and peroxides are often used as oxidizers due to their unstable nature and ability to release oxygen. Other synonyms for peroxides include superoxides, which contain a -1/2 oxidation state, and hydroperoxides, which contain oxygen and hydrogen.
