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

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

Intestinal antiseptics, such as salol, thymol, and sodium salicylate, are valuable in cases probably due to intestinal toxins.

From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman

The following formula is quite useful in checking diarrhoea: salol one-half ounce, bismuth subnitrate one ounce, and bicarbonate of soda two ounces.

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

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 Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

If there is much colicky pain, add one-half grain of salol to the bismuth powder.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson