antimonial

British  

/ ˌæntɪˈməʊnɪəl /

adjective

1. of or containing antimony

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noun

1. a drug or agent containing antimony

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antimonial

Indeed, according to one, though less authentic, version of the story, some of the poor monks, the unconscious subjects of the experiment, even perished as the result of the ingestion of the antimonial compounds.

From Catholic Churchmen in Science by James J. Walsh

Pills with gum ammoniac. gum guaiac. and antimonial powder were directed, with infus. amar. simpl. twice a day.

From An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses With Practical Remarks on Dropsy and Other Diseases by William Withering

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

Run over to Mr. Jones's and get a jug of antimonial wine which Mr. Smith left there.

From The Lights and Shadows of Real Life by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur

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 Robert Dodsley

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