chlorhexidine

British  

/ klɔːˈhɛksɪdiːn /

noun

1. 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

The study, published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, reports that garlic-based mouthwash may produce more discomfort than chlorhexidine but appears to provide longer-lasting residual activity.

From Science Daily

Although some guidelines have favored using chlorhexidine gluconate over other iodine products, there has not been a consensus on the most effective agent.

From Science Daily

In the UK, antiseptic mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine are commonly used to treat dental plaque and gum disease.

From Salon

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

From Seattle Times

Preparing for an x-ray, the 69-year-old was injected not, as she should have been, with a dye that highlights blood vessels, but with chlorhexidine, an antiseptic.

From Economist