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Which of the following refers to a disinfecting chemical dissolved in alcohol?

iodophor
tincture
phenolic
peroxygen

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Answer: Tincture

Explanation:

A tincture can be defined as an extract of plant or animal material which is dissolved in ethanol commonly known as ethyl alcohol.

The solvent concentration is 25-60% are commonly used but it can be increased upto 90%.

Other solvents that is uswed to produce tincture are vinegar, propylene glycol, glycerol.

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