Noun: benzoyl peroxide 'ben-zow-il pu'rók,sId
- A white crystalline peroxide used in bleaching (flour, oils or fats) and as a catalyst for free radical reactions
"The dermatologist prescribed a cream containing benzoyl peroxide to treat acne"
Type of: blanching agent, bleach, bleaching agent, peroxide, whitener
Encyclopedia: Benzoyl peroxide