silver protein

silver protein
noun
a colloid preparation of protein (albumin or gelatin) and silver oxide; used in aqueous solution as an antibacterial agent
• Hypernyms: ↑colloid

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noun
Etymology: silver (I)
: any of several colloidal light-sensitive preparations of silver and protein used in aqueous solution on mucous membranes as antiseptics and classified by their efficacy and irritant properties: as
a. : a preparation containing 19 to 23 percent of silver and consisting of dark brown or almost black shining scales or granules — called also mild silver protein
b. : a more irritant preparation containing 7.5 to 8.5 percent of silver and consisting of a pale yellowish orange to brownish black powder — called also strong silver protein

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silver protein,
a compound of silver and protein used as a germicide.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • strong silver protein — stroŋ n SILVER PROTEIN (b) * * * see under silver …   Medical dictionary

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