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English
Etymology
Named after an English chemist, Thomas Fowler (1736–1801). First mentioned in 1786.
Noun
Fowler's solution (uncountable)
- (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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