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Fenton's reagent

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Etymology

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Developed in the 1890s by Henry John Horstman Fenton as an analytical reagent.

Noun

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Fenton's reagent (uncountable)

  1. A solution of hydrogen peroxide with ferrous iron, used as a catalyst to oxidize contaminants or waste waters.
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