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chlorhexidine

British

/ klɔːˈhɛksɪdiːn /

noun

an antiseptic compound used in skin cleansers, mouthwashes, etc

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Etymology

Origin of chlorhexidine

C20: from _chlor ( _o ) _- + _hex ( _ane ) + _-i ( _de ) + ( _am ) _ine

Example Sentences

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"Some studies favored chlorhexidine for maintaining higher plaque/salivary pH, while others reported garlic extract to be more effective at certain concentrations. However, garlic mouthwash may cause greater discomfort."

From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025

Garlic extract has been found to offer antimicrobial effects that are on par with commonly used antiseptics and disinfectants such as chlorhexidine, according to medical researchers at the University of Sharjah.

From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025

Worryingly, early research also indicates that chlorhexidine may contribute to antimicrobial resistance.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

The antiseptic soap was a 4 percent chlorhexidine solution sold in many drugstores.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2019

The disinfectant chlorhexidine and antibiotic mupirocin can also have adverse effects on patients — especially premature babies in the ICU, whose skin and neurological systems are still developing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2017

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