THIMEROSAL


Meaning of THIMEROSAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ thī-ˈmer-ə-ˌsal ]

noun

Etymology: probably from thi- + mer cury + -o- + sal icylate

Date: 1949

: a crystalline organic mercurial antiseptic C 9 H 9 HgNaO 2 S used especially for its antifungal and bacteriostatic properties

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