"Fowler's solution" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Named after an English chemist, Thomas Fowler (1736–1801). First mentioned in 1786. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Fowler's solution (uncountable)
  1. (chemistry, historical) An aqueous solution (containing arsenite and potassium), containing 1% arsenic trioxide. It was historically used in treatment of leukemia, but has since been discredited. Tags: historical, uncountable
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