hydrogen peroxide
noun
: an unstable compound H2O2 used especially as an oxidizing and bleaching agent, an antiseptic, and a propellant
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To wash fruit with hydrogen peroxide: Mix one part water with one part 3% hydrogen peroxide.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
In the event that your child is cut at the nail salon, be sure to immediately disinfect the area with isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or another antiseptic because infections are possible—especially if your nail technician's equipment has not been cleaned properly.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 2 July 2024
But most people probably don’t do that regularly, and even if your partner does, there isn’t much research to specify how much hydrogen peroxide to use or how long to expose the toothbrush to it in order to properly disinfect it.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 12 June 2024
Honey also contains small amounts of hydrogen peroxide, which inhibits microbial growth.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
In the event that your child is cut at the nail salon, be sure to immediately disinfect the area with isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or another antiseptic because infections are possible—especially if your nail technician's equipment has not been cleaned properly.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 2 July 2024
But most people probably don’t do that regularly, and even if your partner does, there isn’t much research to specify how much hydrogen peroxide to use or how long to expose the toothbrush to it in order to properly disinfect it.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 12 June 2024
Honey also contains small amounts of hydrogen peroxide, which inhibits microbial growth.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
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“Hydrogen peroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogen%20peroxide. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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