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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A particular chemical antiseptic and bacteriostatic. uncountable
2. 2
   a long-lasting liquid antiseptic; used by surgeons to wash their hands before performing surgery wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

astrexine

Etymology

From chlor- + hex- + -idine.

Related phrases

chlorhexidine gluconate

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