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Dakin's solution

British

/ ˈdeɪkɪnz /

noun

a dilute solution containing sodium hypochlorite and boric acid, used as an antiseptic in the treatment of wounds

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Etymology

Origin of Dakin's solution

C20: named after Henry D. Dakin (1880–1952), English chemist

Example Sentences

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Nurses create their own Dakin’s solution by boiling four cups of water for at least 15 minutes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2023

Dakin’s solution is still sold in pharmacies today.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2022

The wound is flushed every two hours with Dakin's solution.

From A Journey Through France in War Time by Butler, Joseph G. (Joseph Green)

The mouth and teeth are to be kept clean with a mouth wash of Dakin's solution, 1 part, to peppermint water, 6 parts.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

The mouth should be hourly cleansed with the following solution: Dakin's solution 1 part Cinnamon water 5 parts.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

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