Jeyes fluidn.
/ˌdʒeɪz ˈfluːɪd/, U.S. /ˌdʒeɪz ˈfluɪd/ The proprietary name of a disinfectant consisting of a saponified solution of phenols, resins, and other ingredients. Also Jeyes(') disinfecting fluid.
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the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > freedom from impurities > removal of impurities > disinfecting > [noun] > disinfectant > chemicals or solutions
eau de Javelle1807
chlorine1810
Labarraque1826
eau de Labarraque1831
carbolic acid1835
peruvin1849
styrone1852
Condy1857
Condy's fluid1857
carbolic1878
chinosol1896
Jeyes fluid1900
phenylmercuric nitrate1921
Dettol1931
hexachlorophene1948
1888 Trade Marks Jrnl. 18 July 995/2 [In] sickness always use Jeyes' disinfectants... Jeyes' Sanitary Compounds Company, Limited,..London,..manufacturers.]
1900 C. Watson Encycl. Medica III. 31 Cresol or methyl phenol with its derivatives forms the chief constituent of..‘Jeyes’ Fluid' and a host of similar mixtures.
1911 T. Eaton & Co. Catal. Spring–Summer 175/4 Jeyes' Disinfecting Fluid.
1933 D. L. Sayers Murder must Advertise iv. 72 ‘It's the boy that goes round with the disinfectant, sir.’ ‘Ah, of course! Spray with Sanfect and you're safe.’ ‘That's right, sir, except that they use Jeyes' Fluid.’
1957 S. Locket Clin. Toxicol. xix. 490 Phenolic substances and cresols are contained in a number of disinfectants, e.g... Izal, Jeyes' Disinfecting Fluid and Creolin. For sanitary purposes varying mixtures with soap and alkali are used.
1973 Times 19 June 1/3 Jeyes Fluid will rise by a maximum of 20 per cent.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1976; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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