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Meaning of Zephiran in English:

Zephiran

Pronunciation /ˈzɛfɪrən/

noun

(also Zephyran)
Pharmacology

  • A preparation of benzalkonium chloride used as an antiseptic.

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in The Trade Marks Journal. Apparently from German Zephirol, with suffix substitution.