Fowler's solution

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Etymology

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Named after an English chemist, Thomas Fowler (1736–1801). First mentioned in 1786.

Noun

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Fowler's solution (uncountable)

  1. (chemistry, historical) An aqueous solution (containing arsenite and potassium), containing 1% arsenic trioxide. It was historically used in treatment of leukemia, but has since been discredited.

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