thiomersal
A compound, chemical formula C₉H₉HgNaO₂S, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent,…A compound, chemical formula C₉H₉HgNaO₂S, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent, especially in vaccines.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A compound, chemical formula C₉H₉HgNaO₂S, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent, especially in vaccines.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From thio- + -mer- (“mercury-containing drug”) + -sal (“salicylic acid derivative”).From thio- + -mer- (“mercury-containing drug”) + -sal (“salicylic acid derivative”).
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Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable