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benzalkonium chloride
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benzalkonium chloride /ben·zal·ko·ni·um chlo·ride/ (ben?zal-ko´ne-um) a quaternary ammonium compound used as a surface disinfectant and detergent, topical antiseptic, and antimicrobial preservative.
benz·al·ko·ni·um chloride (bnzl-kn-m)
n.
A powder prepared in an aqueous solution and used as a fungicide, bactericide, and spermicide.
benzalkonium chloride
a quaternary ammonium compound used as a surface disinfectant and detergent and as a topical antiseptic and antimicrobial preservative. See also zephiran.
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