Dobell's solution
[ doh-belz ]
nounPharmacology.
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.
Origin of Dobell's solution
1Named after H. B. Dobell (1828–1917), English physician
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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
Origin of Dobell's solution
1C19: named after Horace B. Dobell (1828–1917), British physician
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