mercurous chloride
Definition
Noun: 1. A chemical compound: A white, tasteless, and odorless powder with the chemical formula Hg₂Cl₂, historically used in medicine. 2. A medicinal substance: A compound formerly used as a cathartic (a medicine used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels).
Usage
- As a specific chemical compound: The term is used in chemistry and historical medical contexts to refer to this specific compound of mercury and chlorine.
- The laboratory synthesized a sample of mercurous chloride for the experiment.
- The mineral form of mercurous chloride is known as calomel.
- Referring to its historical medicinal use: It is used when discussing the history of pharmacy and medicine.
- In the 19th century, mercurous chloride was a common ingredient in purgative medicines.
Advanced Usage
- "Calomel": This is the common mineralogical and historical name for mercurous chloride. The terms are often used interchangeably in non-technical historical contexts.
- The doctor prescribed calomel, unaware of the potential mercury poisoning.
Variants and Related Words
- Calomel (n): The traditional name for mercurous chloride, especially in its mineral form or historical medicinal use.
- Mercuric chloride (n): A different, more toxic compound of mercury (HgCl₂), also known as corrosive sublimate.
Synonyms
- Calomel: (The primary synonym, especially in historical and mineralogical contexts)
Noun
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a tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic
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