hydrogen peroxide

noun

Definition of hydrogen peroxide

: an unstable compound H₂O₂ used especially as an oxidizing and bleaching agent, an antiseptic, and a propellant

Examples of hydrogen peroxide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use products with carbamide peroxide (instead of hydrogen peroxide). — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2021 For this, the hydrogen peroxide should be a 1.5%-2% concentration. — Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2021 Wait a few minutes, then blot up the hydrogen peroxide and remaining blood with a white cotton cloth or paper towels. — Brett Martin, Popular Mechanics, 9 Apr. 2021 Each strip has the active ingredient hydrogen peroxide and is applied once a day for two weeks, for an hour each time. — Hanna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2021 Add 1 ounce of molasses per gallon of spray. Treat black spot and powdery mildew with hydrogen peroxide, and see the Organic Rose Program on dirtdoctor.com. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 23 Aug. 2021 The chemical reaction also lowers the pH — increasing the acidity — and produces hydrogen peroxide, which prevents microbes from growing but can become toxic at high levels. — Berly Mccoy, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2021 Some of this iron bunches together and reacts with naturally occurring hydrogen peroxide to produce hydroxyl radicals—highly reactive molecules that can harm cells. — Nikk Ogasa, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2021 And inhaling hydrogen peroxide could take your breath away in a bad way. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2021

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11 Jan 2022

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“Hydrogen peroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogen%20peroxide. Accessed 18 Jan. 2022.

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