substantivity

Noun

Meaning

The state of being substantive.

The ability of a chemical or dye to stick to a target.

Examples

Phenolic mouthwashes (e.g. Methylsalicylate in Listerine) have some anti-plaque action but less substantivity than chlorhexidine. Source: Internet

When used in mouthwash (e.g. 0.03%), there is moderate substantivity, broad spectrum anti-bacterial action, some anti-fungal action and significant anti-plaque effect, especially when combined with copolymer or zinc citrate. Source: Internet

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