chlorhexidine
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of chlorhexidine
C20: from chlor ( o ) - + hex ( ane ) + -i ( de ) + ( am ) ine
Example Sentences
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It found that chlorhexidine, an antiseptic mouthwash, disrupted nitrate processing and reduced gastric nitric oxide synthesis, while dietary nitrate supplementation partly preserved microbial function and nitric oxide related signaling during antiseptic use.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Traditional oral care products like alcohol-based mouthwashes and chlorhexidine solutions kill harmful bacteria, but they also wipe out beneficial microbes.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
Worryingly, early research also indicates that chlorhexidine may contribute to antimicrobial resistance.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024
In the UK, antiseptic mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine are commonly used to treat dental plaque and gum disease.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024
The antiseptic soap was a 4 percent chlorhexidine solution sold in many drugstores.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2019
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