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

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salol

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

As a lotion carbolic acid, 1 ounce in a quart of strong decoction of oak bark, should be used, or salicylic acid or salol may be sprinkled on the surface.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

The resulting cavity may be injected daily with a weak carbolic-acid lotion, or salol may be introduced.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener

It is advisable in most cases to follow this with the following mixture: bicarbonate of soda one ounce, bismuth subnitrate one-half ounce, and salol one-quarter ounce.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.

The following mixture may be given: potassium chlorate two ounces, salol one-half ounce, and powdered nux vomica one ounce.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.