antimonial

British  

/ ˌæntɪˈməʊnɪəl /

adjective

1. of or containing antimony

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noun

1. a drug or agent containing antimony

Example Sentences

He was no mean proficient in astronomy; he understood much in physic; was a great admirer of the antimonial cup; not unlearned in chymistry, which he loved well, but did not practise.

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Dodsley, Robert

Mix 5 grains of calomel and the same quantity of antimonial powder with a little bread-crumb, and make into two pills.

From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

Fuses and gives off SO2 and dense white antimonial fumes.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

Give two grains of calomel and an equal quantity of antimonial powder. '18th.'

From The Dog by Youatt, William

This fever continued, though with remissions, for two or three weeks; and the patient repeatedly lost blood, used cathartics with calomel and sena, and had frequent antimonial and saline medicines.

From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus