merbromine

/mɜrˈbroʊmiːn/
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of merbromin, a red antiseptic liquid for minor wounds.
    • He applied merbromine to the cut, leaving a bright red stain on his skin.
    • The label on the bottle read 'merbromine solution'.
    • Some older medical texts refer to merbromine as a common first aid treatment.
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