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corrosive sublimate
noun
- Chemistry Now Rare. mercuric chloride.
corrosive sublimate
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Word History and Origins
Origin of corrosive sublimate1
First recorded in 1700–10
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Example Sentences
It dissolves mercury, and with it forms corrosive sublimate.
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I compounded this philter of corrosive sublimate and herbs that have an effect upon the skin.
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Corrosive sublimate, saturated aqueous solution, for five minutes.
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Of these, Lang's corrosive sublimate solution is decidedly the best all-round "fixative."
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Fix, while still wet, in the corrosive sublimate fixing solution.
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