hydrogen peroxide

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Noun hydrogen peroxide has 1 sense

hydrogen peroxide, peroxide - a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used as a disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
--₁ is a kind of oxide

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Hydrogen Peroxide

Definition:

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula H₂O₂. It is a pale blue liquid which appears colorless in a dilute solution and is widely used as a strong oxidizer, disinfectant, and bleaching agent.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A chemical compound with the formula H₂O₂, used as a strong oxidizer and disinfectant.

Sample Sentence: Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as a household disinfectant to clean wounds.

Sense 2:

A solution of hydrogen peroxide, mainly used for hair bleaching and teeth whitening.

Sample Sentence: She used hydrogen peroxide to lighten her hair color.

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Sense 3:

Hydrogen peroxide can refer to a compound that contains water and hydrogen peroxide mixed together.

Sample Sentence: The hydrogen peroxide solution used for industrial processes has different concentrations depending on the application.

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