subnitrate
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What weight of bismuth can be got from 2 grams of the subnitrate BiONO3.H2O?
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
After the bowels have moved from the castor oil, then bismuth subnitrate, which has been dissolved in two ounces of water, should be given—one or two teaspoons every three hours.
From The Mother and Her Child by Sadler, William S.
The corresponding nitrate, BiONO3, is largely used in medicine under the name of subnitrate of bismuth.
From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William
Diarrhea—if there are more than four discharges daily—may be checked by one-quarter level teaspoonful doses of bismuth subnitrate, or teaspoonful doses of paregoric, once in three hours.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
Severe diarrhea is combated with bismuth subnitrate, one-quarter teaspoonful, every three hours.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
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