Advertisement
Advertisement
calomel
[ kal-uh-mel, -muhl ]
noun
- a white, tasteless powder, Hg 2 Cl 2 , used chiefly as a purgative and fungicide.
calomel
/ ˈkæləˌmɛl; -məl /
noun
- a colourless tasteless powder consisting chiefly of mercurous chloride, used medicinally, esp as a cathartic. Formula: Hg 2 Cl 2
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of calomel1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of calomel1
Discover More
Example Sentences
I took calomel at his hands f'r manny years till he told me that it was about the same thing they put into Rough on Rats.
It may be mixed with calomel without the latter being decomposed.
Thenceforth his life was safe; as long as the few ounces of quinine and calomel lasted, at any rate.
And so his calomel pill and his bloodletting lancet were carried everywhere with him by the doctor.
Calomel is a specific; and is taken by multitudes without hesitation, or fear of danger.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[ak-suh-lot-l ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse