hydrogen peroxide
noun
: an unstable compound H2O2 used especially as an oxidizing and bleaching agent, an antiseptic, and a propellant
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The evidence included hydrogen peroxide, homemade explosives, detonators and detonator cables.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2024
Consider Oxygenated Bleach For tough stains, consider using oxygenated bleach (3% hydrogen peroxide or chlorine bleach).
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
Avoid sun exposure and overusing hydrogen peroxide when your skin is healing.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
Like strips, pens contain hydrogen peroxide and take about two weeks of consistent use to work.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 19 July 2024
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2024
Consider Oxygenated Bleach For tough stains, consider using oxygenated bleach (3% hydrogen peroxide or chlorine bleach).
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
Avoid sun exposure and overusing hydrogen peroxide when your skin is healing.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
Like strips, pens contain hydrogen peroxide and take about two weeks of consistent use to work.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 19 July 2024
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“Hydrogen peroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogen%20peroxide. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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