eusol

[ yoo-sawl, -sol ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. an antiseptic solution prepared from chlorinated lime and boric acid, formerly used in treating wounds.

Word History and Origins

Origin of eusol¹

1910–15; E(dinburgh) U(niversity) sol(ution)

Example Sentences

The wound should be purified with eusol, and the surrounding parts painted with iodine.

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