"Fowler's solution" meaning in English

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Noun

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 Categories (topical): Arsenic, Chemistry
    Sense id: en-Fowler's_solution-en-noun-IusSfR1z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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