Substantiv
The state of being substantive.
The ability of a chemical or dye to stick to a target.
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Protein bound chlorhexidine releases slowly leading to prolonged activity. This phenomenon is known as substantivity and allows for a longer duration of antimicrobial action against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi.
The term substantivity refers to the ability of a dye to transfer from a solution onto a textile fiber and to "set".