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hydrogen peroxide

noun

  1. a colorless, unstable, oily liquid, H 2 O 2 , an aqueous solution of which is used chiefly as an antiseptic and a bleaching agent.

hydrogen peroxide

noun

  1. a colourless oily unstable liquid, usually used in aqueous solution. It is a strong oxidizing agent used as a bleach for textiles, wood pulp, hair, etc, and as an oxidizer in rocket fuels. Formula: H 2 O 2

hydrogen peroxide

  1. A colorless, dense liquid, that is often used as a bleach or is diluted with water for use as an antiseptic. Chemical formula: H 2 O 2 .

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrogen peroxide1

First recorded in 1870–75

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