merthiolate
Synonym of thiomersalSynonym of thiomersal.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Synonym of thiomersal.
More definitions
- a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic
Origin
Genericized trademark.Genericized trademark.
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic:thimerosalsodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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