Argyrol

[ ahr-juh-rawl, -rol ]

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. mild silver protein.

Argyrol

/ ˈɑːdʒɪˌrɒl; ɑːˈdʒɪərɒl /

noun

1. a dark brown compound of silver and a protein, used medicinally as a local antiseptic

Example Sentences

Barnes did not invent Argyrol, but it was his idea to find a way of denuding silver protein of its caustic qualities without losing power as an antiseptic.

From Los Angeles Times

Through this analysis, chemists determined that Bacon, as well as other spies, was using Argyrol, the commercial name for a silver salt of a protein mixture sold as a light brown powder soluble in water.

From Scientific American

After a few years, Barnes bought out his partner, and Argyrol became his property alone.

From Los Angeles Times