hydrogen peroxide
noun
: an unstable compound H2O2 used especially as an oxidizing and bleaching agent, an antiseptic, and a propellant
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Hydrogen Peroxide: Banish unwanted bacteria from any cutting board by wiping it down on each side with a paper towel soaked in hydrogen peroxide.
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Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
Additionally, the treatment pen features hydrogen peroxide, which is gentler on teeth thus providing even more comfort.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
In nearly all commercial products, from at-home strips to mouthwashes, the key ingredient is hydrogen peroxide, which is generally safe but should be used with a few caveats.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
In the process of generating the pigment for our hair, these cells also produce some other chemicals, one of which is hydrogen peroxide (yes, the stuff that bleaches your hair).
—Amy Eisinger, Allure, 8 May 2024
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Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
Additionally, the treatment pen features hydrogen peroxide, which is gentler on teeth thus providing even more comfort.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
In nearly all commercial products, from at-home strips to mouthwashes, the key ingredient is hydrogen peroxide, which is generally safe but should be used with a few caveats.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
In the process of generating the pigment for our hair, these cells also produce some other chemicals, one of which is hydrogen peroxide (yes, the stuff that bleaches your hair).
—Amy Eisinger, Allure, 8 May 2024
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“Hydrogen peroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogen%20peroxide. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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