"chlorhexidine gluconate" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chlorhexidine gluconate (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry, medicine) A disinfectant and antiseptic that is used for skin disinfection before surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Chlorine, Medicine, Organic compounds Synonyms: CHG [initialism]
    Sense id: en-chlorhexidine_gluconate-en-noun-8c7kjTUm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, medicine, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences, sciences

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