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| hex·a·chlo·ro·phene [ hèksə kláwrə fn ] |
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antiseptic chemical: a white odorless organic compound that has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Use: soaps, toothpaste, deodorants. (C6HCl3OH)2CH2
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| [Late 20th century. <hexa- + chloro- + Greek phaino- "shining"] |
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