liq.
Americanabbreviation
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liquid.
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liquor.
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(in prescriptions) solution.
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Etymology
Origin of liq.
From the Latin word liquor
Example Sentences
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The remainder is nearly insoluble in liq. ammoniæ, liq. potassæ, more soluble in nitric acid, and well deserves to be further examined.
From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by Piesse, George William Septimus
Forty minims of liq. strych. required; recovery complete next morning.
From On Snake-Poison: its Action and its Antidote by Mueller, A.
Another formula is, sesqui-carbonate of ammonia, small pieces, 10 ounces; concentrated liq. ammonia, 5 ounces.
From The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing A Manual of Ready Reference by Triemens, Joseph
Embrocate well with the rheumatic mixture—sp. tereb., sp. camph., liq. ammon., et tinct. opii—and give gentle exercise. 2d March.—She does improve, although slowly; the charge is therefore postponed.
From The Dog by Youatt, William
The perfumer uses liq. amm. fortis, that is, strong liquid ammonia, and the sesqui-carbonate of ammonia, for preparing the various "salts" that he sells.
From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by Piesse, George William Septimus
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