hydrogen peroxide
noun
: an unstable compound H2O2 used especially as an oxidizing and bleaching agent, an antiseptic, and a propellant
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Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide A paste made from baking soda and hydrogen peroxide is suitable for removing everyday grime and stains.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Consider buying items like bandages and hydrogen peroxide in bulk and assemble your own kits.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 7 May 2025
Mixing water with 3% hydrogen peroxide can also help keep a humidifier's surfaces clean.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
It's made without hydrogen peroxide, instead relying on concentrated lemon extract and chamomile to subtly lighten strands.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Consider buying items like bandages and hydrogen peroxide in bulk and assemble your own kits.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 7 May 2025
Mixing water with 3% hydrogen peroxide can also help keep a humidifier's surfaces clean.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
It's made without hydrogen peroxide, instead relying on concentrated lemon extract and chamomile to subtly lighten strands.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Hydrogen peroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogen%20peroxide. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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