bichloride

[ bahy-klawr-ahyd, -id, -klohr- ]

/ baɪˈklɔr aɪd, -ɪd, -ˈkloʊr- /

noun Chemistry.

Nearby words

bichat, bichat's fissure, bichat's membrane, biche-la-mar, bichir, bichloride, bichloride of mercury, bichon frise, bichromate, bichromate process, bichrome

Origin of bichloride

First recorded in 1800–10; bi-¹ + chloride

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Examples from the Web for bichloride

Be careful of the bichloride of mercury, because it is a poison.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
And now a word as to those parts of the prints which have been treated with bichloride of mercury.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 586, March 26, 1887|Various
No precipitate with tartaric acid, nor with bichloride of platinum.
Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology|W. G. Aitchison Robertson
It seems to the writer probable that bichloride of mercury may be as useful, as it is certainly more manageable.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

If you determine to have the room repapered, wet it with bichloride before you bring in the workmen.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley

British Dictionary definitions for bichloride

bichloride

/ (baɪˈklɔːraɪd) /

noun

another name for dichloride

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