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Dobell's solution
[ doh-belz ]
/ ˈdoʊ bɛlz /
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noun Pharmacology.
a clear, yellowish, aqueous solution of sodium borate, sodium bicarbonate, phenol, and glycerol, used chiefly as an antiseptic and astringent for the nose and throat.
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Origin of Dobell's solution
Named after H. B. Dobell (1828–1917), English physician
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British Dictionary definitions for Dobell's solution
Dobell's solution
/ (ˈdəʊbəlz) /
noun
a solution of sodium borate, sodium bicarbonate, phenol, and glycerol, used as an astringent or antiseptic wash for the throat and nose
Word Origin for Dobell's solution
C19: named after Horace B. Dobell (1828–1917), British physician
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