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silver protein
noun
Definition of SILVER PROTEIN
: any of several colloidal light-sensitive preparations of silver and protein used in aqueous solution on mucous membranes as antiseptics
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First Known Use of SILVER PROTEIN
1928
Medical Dictionary
silver protein
noun
Medical Definition of SILVER PROTEIN
: any of several colloidal light-sensitive preparations of silver and protein used in aqueous solution on mucous membranes as antiseptics and classified by their efficacy and irritant properties: as a : a preparation containing 19 to 23 percent of silver and consisting of dark brown or almost black shining scales or granules—called also mild silver protein b : a more irritant preparation containing 7.5 to 8.5 percent of silver and consisting of a pale yellowish orange to brownish black powder—called also strong silver protein
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