Definitions of benzoyl peroxide [ˈbɛn zoʊ ɪl]

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1. (n.) benzoyl peroxide
a white, crystalline, explosive solid, C

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1. (noun) benzoyl peroxide
a white crystalline peroxide used in bleaching (flour or oils or fats) and as a catalyst for free radical reactions

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U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. benzoyl peroxide
A peroxide derivative that has been used topically for BURNS and as a dermatologic agent in the treatment of ACNE and POISON IVY DERMATITIS. It is used also as a bleach in the food industry.

'benzoyl peroxide' - Nearby Entries
benzol benzoquinone benzoyl group benzoyl peroxide benzoyl radical benzyl benzyl group

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