hydrogen peroxide
noun
: an unstable compound H2O2 used especially as an oxidizing and bleaching agent, an antiseptic, and a propellant
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Make a paste of two parts baking soda with one part hydrogen peroxide.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
To save them, remove the mold by washing them thoroughly with water to remove surface fungi, then spray them with a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide (1 part hydrogen peroxide to 2 parts water).
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The team discovered that in October 2018, hospital staff began draining the water tanks every day and stopped the daily monitoring of hydrogen peroxide concentration and disinfection of the water circuits every 14 days as recommended by the manufacturer.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
To save them, remove the mold by washing them thoroughly with water to remove surface fungi, then spray them with a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide (1 part hydrogen peroxide to 2 parts water).
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The team discovered that in October 2018, hospital staff began draining the water tanks every day and stopped the daily monitoring of hydrogen peroxide concentration and disinfection of the water circuits every 14 days as recommended by the manufacturer.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Hydrogen peroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogen%20peroxide. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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