Dakin's solution

British  

/ ˈdeɪkɪnz /

noun

1. a dilute solution containing sodium hypochlorite and boric acid, used as an antiseptic in the treatment of wounds

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Etymology

Origin of Dakin's solution

C20: named after Henry D. Dakin (1880–1952), English chemist

Example Sentences

To keep these tubes in place, a bandage wet with Dakin's solution is placed over them.

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The wound is flushed every two hours with Dakin's solution.

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The mouth and teeth are to be kept clean with a mouth wash of Dakin's solution, 1 part, to peppermint water, 6 parts.

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Oral sepsis should, of course, be treated before operation and combated after operation by frequent brushing of the teeth and rinsing of the mouth with Dakin's solution, one part, to ten parts of peppermint water.

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The mouth should be hourly cleansed with the following solution: Dakin's solution 1 part Cinnamon water 5 parts.

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