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Argyrol

Argyrol

9.9
A medicine with silver used in the past to treat infections
  • noun
  • /ˈɑrjəˌrɔl/
  • Archaic
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  • The physician applied Argyrol to the wound as an antiseptic.

Examples

  • Before antibiotics, Argyrol was commonly used in treating eye infections.

  • She found an old bottle of Argyrol in her grandfather's medical kit.

  • The doctor prescribed Argyrol for the infection.

  • Many hospitals no longer use Argyrol due to newer treatments.

  • The physician recommended Argyrol as a treatment for minor cuts and scrapes.

  • In the early 20th century, Argyrol became popular in hospitals for its antiseptic properties.

  • Then, more visitors can see the art Dr. Albert Barnes bought with the millions he made developing Argyrol, a common antiseptic.

Synonyms

mild silver protein
vsArgyrol
  • Specialized
7.9

A medicine made from silver and protein that kills germs on skin or in the eye

is the trademarked version of that same protein-silver compound
silver protein
vsArgyrol
  • Specialized
7.9

A liquid made of protein and silver used on skin to stop bacteria

is the specific trademarked protein-silver antiseptic formerly used in medicine

Surface Forms

Argyrol singular
Argyrols plural

Etymology

Argyrol comes from the Greek root argyros, meaning 'silver', and the ending -ol, which is often used in the names of chemical substances. So the name is a simple memory: Argyrol was a silver-based antiseptic brand used to protect wounds and eyes from infection.