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hydrogen peroxide

/ˈhaɪdrədʒən pəˈrɒksaɪd/

Traduction: Composé chimique (H₂O₂) utilisé comme désinfectant, agent de blanchiment et oxydant, souvent employé dans les usages domestiques et médicaux.

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/ˈhaɪdrədʒən pəˈrɒksaɪd/C1formalmedical
  • frComposé chimique (H₂O₂) utilisé comme désinfectant, agent de blanchiment et oxydant, souvent employé dans les usages domestiques et médicaux.

A chemical compound (H₂O₂) used as a disinfectant, bleaching agent, and oxidizer, commonly found in household and medical applications.

  1. B2formal

    A colorless liquid chemical compound (H₂O₂) used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, and bleaching agent.

    frperoxyde d'hydrogène

    • The doctor used hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound.
    • Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used to bleach hair.
    • Store hydrogen peroxide in a cool, dark place to prevent decomposition.
  2. Reactive oxygen speciesC1formal

    A reactive form of oxygen that can act as a signaling molecule in biological systems or cause oxidative stress.

    frperoxyde d'hydrogène (espèce réactive de l'oxygène)

    • Hydrogen peroxide is produced naturally in the body during metabolic processes.
    • Cells use enzymes to break down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
    • High levels of hydrogen peroxide can damage cellular components.