corrosive sublimate

noun

1. Chemistry Now Rare. mercuric chloride.

corrosive sublimate

noun

1. See mercuric chloride
   another name for mercuric chloride

Word History and Origins

Origin of corrosive sublimate¹

First recorded in 1700–10

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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