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tri·clo·car·ban

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  1. triclocarbannoun

    A chlorinated aromatic derivative of urea, 3-(4-chlorophenyl)- 1-(3,4-dichlorphenyl)urea, that is added to soap etc as a fungicide and bactericide

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  1. Triclocarban

    Triclocarban (sometimes abbreviated as TCC) is an antibacterial chemical once common in, but now phased out of, personal care products like soaps and lotions. It was originally developed for the medical field. Although the mode of action is unknown, TCC can be effective in fighting infections by targeting the growth of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. Additional research seeks to understand its potential for causing antibacterial resistance and its effects on organismal and environmental health.

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  1. Triclocarban

    Triclocarban, or 3,4,4'-trichlorocarbanilide, is a substance with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that is used in disinfectants, soaps and other household products. The mechanism of action involves disruption of cellular membranes, and the chemical may also involve inhibition of the enzyme enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductase. This enzyme is absent in humans but is essential in building cell membranes of many bacteria and fungi.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of triclocarban in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of triclocarban in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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