hexachlorophene

hex·a·chlo·ro·phene

 (hĕk′sə-klôr′ə-fēn′)

n.

An almost odorless white powder, C₁₃H₆Cl₆0₂, used as a disinfectant and as an antibacterial agent in soaps.

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[hexa- + chloro- + phen(ol).]

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hexachlorophene

(ˌhɛksəˈklɔːrəfiːn) or

hexachlorophane

n

(Chemistry) an insoluble almost odourless white bactericidal substance used in antiseptic soaps, deodorants, etc. Formula: (C6HCl3OH)2CH2

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hex•a•chlo•ro•phene

(ˌhɛk səˈklɔr əˌfin, -ˈkloʊr-)

n.

a white, crystalline powder, C₁₃Cl₆H₆O₂, insoluble in water: used as an antibacterial agent.

[1945–50; hexa- + chloro-² + -phene]

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1.

hexachlorophene - antibacterial substance that is a water-soluble powder used in antiseptic soaps and toothpaste antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide - any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

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