sugar of lead
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sugar of lead
First recorded in 1655–65
Example Sentences
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Treatment.—It may be treated by oxid of zinc ointment, and to relieve the irritation a solution of opium or belladonna in water, or of sugar of lead or oil of peppermint.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Or a wash of 1 dram sugar of lead or 2 drams hyposulphite of soda in a quart of water may be freely applied.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
This perfumed water has long enjoyed a reputation for the cure of inflamed eyes, more commonly when combined with zinc, or with sugar of lead.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
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
To him is attributed the discovery of hydrochloric acid, which he called the spirit of salt, sugar of lead, and a method of preparing sulphuric acid and probably ammonia.
From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.
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