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chlorhexidine
/ klɔːˈhɛksɪdiːn /
noun
- an antiseptic compound used in skin cleansers, mouthwashes, etc
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chlorhexidine1
C20: from chlor ( o ) - + hex ( ane ) + -i ( de ) + ( am ) ine
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