"povidone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: povidones [plural]
Etymology: Shortened from polyvinylpyrrolidone. Head templates: {{en-noun}} povidone (plural povidones)
  1. A powdered form of polyvinylpyrrolidone that is used as a dispersing and suspending agent in drugs. Derived forms: iodopovidone, povidone-iodine Related terms: crospovidone
    Sense id: en-povidone-en-noun-GZ0DCTOo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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