Fowler's solution

Fowler's solution

English

Etymology

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

Noun

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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