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Definition of Benzoyl peroxide

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

Definition of Benzoyl peroxide

1. Noun. (organic compound) A peroxide derived from benzoic acid; it is used to bleach flour, and in many industrial applications ¹

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Medical Definition of Benzoyl peroxide

1. Dibenzoyl peroxide. A peroxide derivative that has been used topically for burns and as a dermatologic agent in the treatment of acne and poison ivy. It is used also as a bleach in the food industry. Pharmacological action: keratolytic agents. Chemical name: Peroxide, dibenzoyl (12 Dec 1998)

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