CHLORHEXIDINE


Meaning of CHLORHEXIDINE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ klȯr-ˈhek-sə-ˌdīn, -ˌdēn ]

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

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