Definition of Hydrogen peroxide

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Peroxide
Generic synonyms: Oxidant, Oxidiser, Oxidizer, Oxidizing Agent
Derivative terms: Peroxide

Definition of Hydrogen peroxide

1. Noun. (inorganic compound) A colourless liquid, H2O2, soluble in water, used as a mild antiseptic, bleaching agent (especially for bleaching hair), oxidizing agent and chemical reagent. ¹

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Medical Definition of Hydrogen peroxide

1. Hydrogen peroxide is produced by vertebrate phagocytes and is used in bacterial killing (the myeloperoxidase halide system). (05 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydrogen Peroxide

hydrogen fluoride
hydrogen gas
hydrogen gas electrode
hydrogen gas electrodes
hydrogen halide
hydrogen hydroxide
hydrogen iodide
hydrogen ion
hydrogen ion concentration
hydrogen lamp
hydrogen line
hydrogen monoxide
hydrogen nitrate
hydrogen number
hydrogen oxide
hydrogen peroxide (current term)
hydrogen phosphide
hydrogen pump
hydrogen selenide
hydrogen sodium arsenate
hydrogen spectral series
hydrogen spectrum
hydrogen station
hydrogen sulfate
hydrogen sulfide
hydrogen sulfite
hydrogen sulphate
hydrogen sulphide
hydrogen sulphite

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