hydrogen peroxide

hydrogen peroxide
noun
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 (Freq. 1)
Syn: ↑peroxide
Derivationally related forms: ↑peroxide (for: ↑peroxide)
Hypernyms: ↑oxidant, ↑oxidizer, ↑oxidiser, ↑oxidizing agent

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noun [noncount]
: a liquid that is used to make things lighter in color or to kill bacteria

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ˌhydrogen peˈroxide [hydrogen peroxide] noun uncountable (symb. H 2 O 2) (chemistry)
= peroxide

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