salol

American  

[sal-awl, -ol] / ˈsæl ɔl, -ɒl /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a white, crystalline, aromatic powder, C 1 3 H 1 0 O 3 , produced by the interaction of salicylic acid and phenol, used as a preservative, a light absorber in suntan preparations, and in medicine chiefly as an antipyretic and as an antiseptic.

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salol British  

/ ˈsælɒl /

noun

1. a white sparingly soluble crystalline compound with a slight aromatic odour, used as a preservative and to absorb light in sun-tan lotions, plastics, etc; phenyl salicylate. Formula: C 6 H 4 (OH)COOC 6 H 5

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Etymology

Origin of salol

First recorded in 1885–90; formerly a trademark

Example Sentences

Give the following powder: Soda salicylate, 3 ounces; salol, 2 ounces; pulv. gentian root, 2 ounces.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)

So-called bowel antiseptics, such as salol, for a short time may be of advantage.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

Massage was begun again, strychnia and salol were administered, and a short course of full doses of the testicular fluid was given.

From Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria by Mitchell, John K.

Portions of the gum solutions were mixed with small quantities of menthol, thymol, salol, and saccharin in alkaline solution, also with boric acid, sodium phosphate, and potash alum in aqueous solution.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, September 26, 1891 by Various

Some cases of amibian dysentery are being treated with calomel, salol, and emetine.

From Turkish Prisoners in Egypt A Report by the Delegates of the International Committee of the Red Cross by International Committee of the Red Cross