chlorhexidine
/ (klɔːˈhɛksɪdiːn) /
noun
an antiseptic compound used in skin cleansers, mouthwashes, etc
Words nearby chlorhexidine
chlordecone, chlordiazepoxide, chlorella, chloremia, chlorenchyma, chlorhexidine, chlorhydria, chloric, chloric acid, chloride, chloride of lime
Word Origin for chlorhexidine
C20: from chlor (o) - + hex (ane) + -i (de) + (am) ine
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