hydrogen peroxide

noun

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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There's hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide, there's different kinds. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, "Charcoal toothpaste can remove more than stains from your teeth, dentist warns," 24 June 2019 In the late 1800s, it was discovered that hydrogen peroxide could be used as a bleaching agent, paving the way for women (and a few men) to enter the world of commercial hair color. — Longreads, "True Roots," 5 June 2019 Normally, catalase is one of the most efficient enzymes in the human body, capable of decomposing of millions of hydrogen peroxide molecules every second. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Micro-Submarines Could Deliver Medicine in the Body Without Surgery," 28 May 2019 The hydrogen peroxide acts like an all-fabric bleach to whiten the canvas fabric and the baking soda helps scrub away scuffs and stains. — Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, "How to Clean White Vans so They Look Brand New," 17 May 2019 Common ingredients include stain removers (such as sodium tripolyphosphateor hexametaphosphate and hydrated silica) and bleach, often listed as calcium peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. — Joanne Chen, Redbook, "Teeth: An Owner's Manual," 24 July 2017 Evan acted quickly, called the vet, and — at the vet’s direction — gave Milo a dose of hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting. — Stephanie Eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, "Why You Should Never Let Your Dog Eat a Corn Cob," 20 July 2018 Take a clean eyedropper filled with baby oil, mineral oil, glycerin, or hydrogen peroxide, and put a few drops into your ear canal. — Korin Miller, SELF, "What to Do If You Have an Earwax Blockage," 29 Jan. 2019 Start by applying hydrogen peroxide or witch hazel to the affected area. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "The Correct Way to Pop a Pimple," 21 Dec. 2018

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