Definition of hydrogen peroxide
: an unstable compound H2O2 used especially as an oxidizing and bleaching agent, an antiseptic, and a propellant
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Dudes, keep the following in your home at all times: Ibuprofen, a box of Band-Aids (plus an antiseptic like hydrogen peroxide, and antibacterial ointment), cotton balls and swabs, and sunscreen.
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To create their spray, the beetles combine hydrogen peroxide with hydroquinones, which explodes into an irritating spray of benzoquinone.
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Mix 3-4 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide with one-half cup of warm water in a bowl, stirring well.
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The pods include a mix of ethanol, hydrogen peroxide and polymers and officials with the Consumer Product Safety Commission said at least 10 deaths have been linked to ingesting the pods in the past.
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There are some awful suggestions out there, like putting alcohol on eczema to dry it out or using hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria.
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The hydrogen peroxide solution, which is administered in a pen-type applicator in a physician’s office, dissolves the growths.
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If the stain persists, use an eye dropper to apply hydrogen peroxide directly to the spot.
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Instead, hydrogen peroxide interacts with flecks of platinum inside the robot, which produces gas that inflates and flexes the octobot’s tentacles, propelling it through water.
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First Known Use of hydrogen peroxide
1872
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of hydrogen peroxide for English Language Learners
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: a liquid that is used to make things lighter in color or to kill bacteria
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Defined for Kids
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Definition of hydrogen peroxide for Students
: a liquid chemical containing hydrogen and oxygen and used for bleaching and as an antiseptic
Medical Dictionary
hydrogen peroxide
medical Definition of hydrogen peroxide
: an unstable compound H2O2 used especially as an oxidizing and bleaching agent and as an antiseptic
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