Povidone

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A powdered form of polyvinylpyrrolidone that is used as a dispersing and suspending agent in drugs.

Synonyms

All synonyms
polyvinyl pyrrolidonepolyvinyl pyrrolidone

Etymology

Shortened from polyvinylpyrrolidone.

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povidone-iodine

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