hexachlorophene

noun hexa·chlo·ro·phene \-ˈklȯr-ə-ˌfēn\

Definition of HEXACHLOROPHENE

: a powdered phenolic bacteria-inhibiting agent C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

hexa- + chlor- + phenol

First Known Use: 1948

Medical Dictionary

noun hexa·chlo·ro·phene \-ˈklōr-ə-ˌfēn, -ˈklȯr-\

: a powdered phenolic bacteria-inhibiting agent C₁₃Cl₆H₆O₂

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