hydrogen peroxide
noun
: an unstable compound H2O2 used especially as an oxidizing and bleaching agent, an antiseptic, and a propellant
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Whitening strips blend both the natural process of oil pulling with hydrogen peroxide to safely and effectively release oxygen and hydroxyl free radicals for a brighter, whiter smile in as soon as 14 days.
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ABC News, 1 May 2026
The molecule is activated with hydrogen peroxide, and the micromotors move the particle at 7 micrometers per second.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Basics like white vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide help tackle everyday messes.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
This uses a chemical solution of 2% hydrogen peroxide with the abrasive calcium pyrophosphate to whiten your teeth.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 1 May 2026
The molecule is activated with hydrogen peroxide, and the micromotors move the particle at 7 micrometers per second.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Basics like white vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide help tackle everyday messes.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
This uses a chemical solution of 2% hydrogen peroxide with the abrasive calcium pyrophosphate to whiten your teeth.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Hydrogen peroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogen%20peroxide. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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