hydrogen peroxide

/ˌhaɪdrədʒən pəˌrɑkˈsaɪd/
/ˈhaɪdrədʒɪn pəˈrɒksaɪd/
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Definitions of hydrogen peroxide
  1. noun
    a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
    synonyms: peroxide
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    type of:
    oxidant, oxidiser, oxidizer, oxidizing agent
    a substance that oxidizes another substance
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