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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

"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

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

These altered bacteria produced much less hydrogen peroxide and were no longer able to block wound healing.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

I held her head while Mama cleaned her wounds with peroxide.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls