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cetrimide

/ˈsɛtrɪmaɪd/

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noun

/ˈsɛtrɪmaɪd/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее катионное моющее средство, являющееся мощным дезинфицирующим средством.

A noun referring to a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant.

uncountable

  1. C1formalmedical

    A cationic detergent used as a powerful antiseptic and disinfectant for cleaning wounds and sterilizing equipment.

    ruАнтисептик и дезинфицирующее средство

    • The nurse applied cetrimide to clean the wound before bandaging.
    • Cetrimide is often used in hospitals for its strong disinfectant properties.
    • A solution of cetrimide can be used to sterilize surgical instruments.