Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula {chem|H|2|O|2}. It is the simplest peroxide (a compound with an oxygen-oxygen single bond) and in its pure form is a colorless liquid, slightly more viscous than water. For safety reasons it is normally encountered as an aqueous solution, also colorless. Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidiz...
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(H2O2), a colourless liquid usually produced as aqueous solutions of various strengths, used principally for bleaching cotton and other textiles and ... [5 related articles]
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A chemical used in bleaches, dyes, cleansers, antiseptics, and disinfectants. In a concentrated form, it is toxic and irritating to tissues.
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H2O2 Molar mass: 34.01468
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(H2O2) A highly oxidizing compound of hydrogen and oxygen. H
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2 is a syrupy, pale blue liquid – colorless in dilute solution – and caustic to the skin. Pure hydrogen pero...
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(H202) Hydrogen Peroxide (H202) is a compound made up of two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms. Hydrogen Peroxide functions as a powerful oxidizer in the human body killing bacteria viruses and fungi and can be used as a dental whitening agent and mouthwash.
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Disinfecting solution used in dental irrigation procedures or as a mouth rinse.
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<chemical> Hydrogen peroxide is produced by vertebrate phagocytes and is used in bacterial killing (the myeloperoxidase halide system). ... (05 May 1997) ...
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H2O2, aqueous solutions of hydrogen peroxide, more commonly known as peroxide bleach, are used for their oxidising properties in the bleaching of paper and textiles, in the treatment of effluents, in pharmacology, and as an intermediate in the chemical industry. Hydrogen peroxide is broken down into water and oxygen in an alkaline environment or in…
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(= H2O2) Hydrogen peroxide is produced by vertebrate phagocytes and is used in bacterial killing (the myeloperoxidase-halide system).
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. an unstable compound readily broken down to water and oxygen, a reaction catalyzed by various powdered metals and by the enzyme, catalase; a 3% solution is used as a mild antiseptic for skin and mucous membranes. Synonyms: hydrogen dioxide, hydroperoxide
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Hydrogen peroxide is a colourless, viscous, unstable liquid compound of hydrogen and water with the formula H2O2 with oxidising and reducing properties. Hydrogen peroxide was discovered in 1818 and was used for bleaching wool, silk, linens, furs and hair products since the 19th century. During the Second World War hydrogen peroxide was used as a pr...
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[
n] - a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties
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Pale blue, colourless liquid compound of oxygen and hydrogen in diluted form, which is slightly more viscous than water. Other designations include dioxide oxyhydrogen, perhydrol and hydrogen peroxide. It is a weak acid that acts as a very strong oxidizing agent compared to most substances and thus acts as a strong bleaching and disinfecting a...
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A colourless, viscous, unstable liquid compound of hydrogen and water with oxidising and reducing properties. Used for bleaching wool, silk, linens, furs and hair products since the 19th century. During the Second World War hydrogen peroxide was used as a propellant in V1 rockets and was subsequently also used as a propellant for submarines. Hydrog...
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A bleaching agent commonly used in teeth whitening products, toothpastes, cold creams, and hair bleaches.
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a colorless, unstable, oily liquid, HO, an aqueous solution of which is used chiefly as an antiseptic and a bleaching agent.
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