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.

References

• “Fowler's solution”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.