hexachlorophene

noun

hexa·chlo·ro·phene ˌhek-sə-ˈklȯr-ə-ˌfēn

: a powdered phenolic bacteria-inhibiting agent C₁₃H₆Cl₆O₂

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Hurtado recommends staying away from ingredients such as parabens, sulfates, silicone, isopropyl alcohol, phthalates, and hexachlorophene. —

Casey Clark, SELF, 6 June 2022

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hexa- + chlor- + phenol

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1948, in the meaning defined above

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hexachlorophene

noun

hexa·chlo·ro·phene -ˈklōr-ə-ˌfēn, -ˈklȯr-

: a powdered phenolic bacteria-inhibiting agent C₁₃Cl₆H₆O₂

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