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1. (n.) hydrogen peroxide
a colorless, unstable, oily liquid, H
Etymology: (1870–75)
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1. (noun) hydrogen peroxide, peroxide
a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
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1. hydrogen peroxide
A strong oxidizing agent used in aqueous solution as a ripening agent, bleach, and topical anti-infective. It is relatively unstable and solutions deteriorate over time unless stabilized by the addition of acetanilide or similar organic materials.
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