cacodylate

[ kak-uh-dil-eyt ]

noun

1. a salt of cacodylic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cacodylate¹

First recorded in 1905–1910; cacodyl(ic) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

The claim of comparative non-toxicity is probable enough from what is known about the cacodylate.

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In tuberculosis and anemia, there is no sufficient advantage in giving the cacodylate intravenously.

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Neither has the Council stated that cacodylate is peculiarly dangerous.

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We believe that you have previously stated that a solution cacodylate of soda possesses no more action than so much water.

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Iron cacodylate, the ferric salt of cacodylic acid, was admitted to New and Nonofficial Remedies in 1917.

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