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Word: Triclosan
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1970s: from tri- + clo- (in chloro-) + -san (of uncertain origin)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtrɪkləsan
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a chlorinated organic compound with antibacterial and antifungal properties, widely used in household and medical products.
Short Definition:antibacterial and antifungal agent
