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

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Example Sentences

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salol

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 Henry Weightman Stelwagon

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

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

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

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

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

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