corrosive sublimate

American  

noun

1. Chemistry Now Rare. mercuric chloride.

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corrosive sublimate British  

noun

1. another name for mercuric chloride

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Etymology

Origin of corrosive sublimate

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

To preserve from insects, the plants, after mounting, are often brushed over with a liquid formed by the solution of � ℔. each of corrosive sublimate and carbolic acid in 1 gallon of methylated spirits.

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Or, take of corrosive sublimate, one half a pound; white hellabore, powdered, three-fourths of a pound; whale or other oil, six gallons; rosin, two pounds; and tallow, two pounds.

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For a great number of small wounds a bath of corrosive sublimate has been recommended.

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Structures not unlike these have been artificially induced by exposure to particular lights, and also by painting spots with dilute corrosive sublimate, indicating that poisons may impel the epidermis cells to grow out abnormally.

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A small quantity of corrosive sublimate will make paste unattractive to bugs.

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