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peroxide

[puh-rok-sahyd] / pəˈrɒk saɪd /


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And the unique printing process of Bonnie Ralston, shown by Arts Gowanus, uses found metal objects, salt, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide to create ghostly industrial prints out of corrosion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Hydrogen peroxide is abundant within the small compartment that houses the crystals, and the parasite naturally produces it as a byproduct.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

One possible explanation involves hydrogen peroxide itself, which is highly toxic.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

"We think that the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide likely makes an important contribution to reducing cellular stress," Sigala says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Hazel had a flash of a memory—Jack’s mom standing in front of her on some long-ago summer day, gently putting peroxide on a badly skinned knee, wincing along with Hazel.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu