n.
Pronunciation: klo ̇ r- ' hek-s ə - ˌ d ī n, - ˌ d ē n
Function: noun
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary chlor- + hex- + -idine
Date: 1957
: an antibacterial compound C 22 H 30 Cl 2 N 10 used as a local antiseptic (as in mouthwash) and disinfectant especially in the form of its hydrochloride or gluconate