Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kestin

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: kestin
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An antiseptic, antipruritic, and analgesic agent comprising trinitrophenol combined with resorcinol, ammonium chloride, orthoboric acid, and formaldehyde.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I ordered an injection of equal parts of kestin and water to be taken four times daily for two days. This was then made in the strength of one to three, then one to four and finally one to six. In two weeks the trouble was well."

Etymology

Former trade name.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does kestin mean?: An antiseptic, antipruritic, and analgesic agent comprising trinitrophenol combined with resorcinol, ammonium chloride, orthoboric acid, and formaldehyde.
Where does kestin come from?: Former trade name.

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