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hexachlorophene
[ hek-suh-klawr-uh-feen, -klohr- ]
noun
- a white, crystalline powder, C 13 Cl 6 H 6 O 2 , insoluble in water: used as an antibacterial agent chiefly in toothpastes and soaps.
hexachlorophene
/ ˌhɛksəˈklɔːrəfiːn /
noun
- an insoluble almost odourless white bactericidal substance used in antiseptic soaps, deodorants, etc. Formula: (C 6 HCl 3 OH) 2 CH 2
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hexachlorophene1
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Example Sentences
He said it is an older chemical, part of the family of organochlorines, like DDT and hexachlorophene, some of which were eventually banned.
From New York Times
Ironically, triclosan first became widely used because it was considered safer than an older antibacterial ingredient, hexachlorophene.
From Seattle Times
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