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aluminum acetate topical solution — [USP] an astringent solution prepared from aluminum subacetate topical solution by the addition of glacial acetic acid and water; used as a gargle or mouthwash and applied to the skin as a wet dressing, diluted with 10 to 40 parts water. Called… … Medical dictionary
aluminum sulfate — n a colorless salt Al2(SO4)3 that is a powerful astringent and is used as a local antiperspirant and in water purification * * * [USP] a powerful astringent, Al2(SO4)3·xH2O, used topically as a local antiperspirant; also used as a pharmaceutical… … Medical dictionary
acetic acid — A product of the oxidation of ethanol and of the destructive distillation of wood; used locally as a counterirritant and occasionally internally, and also as a reagent; contained in vinegars. SYN: ethanoic acid. diluted a. contains 6% w/v of a..… … Medical dictionary
