sugar of lead
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sugar of lead
First recorded in 1655–65
Example Sentences
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With this view the application of water, either warm or cold, rendered astringent by the addition of alum or sugar of lead, will be beneficial.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
If the irritation is very great, wash first with a solution of 1 dram sugar of lead in 1 pint of water and then apply benzoated zinc-oxid ointment.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Tartar-emetic, sugar of lead, calomel, afford daily instances of this fact; and it is also admitted that many substances act differently upon the healthy or the sick.
From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
Fill a decanter with pure water; suspend the bar in it easily by means of a fine brass wire running through the centre of the cork; pour in the sugar of lead, and cork tightly.
From Harper's Young People, September 28, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various
This should consist of half a pint of olive oil, two ounces of white wax, and three drams of the sugar of lead finely powdered.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849
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