calomel

[US]/ˈkæləməl/
[UK]/kæl-əm-əl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A compound of mercury and chlorine used as a medicine and formerly as an antiseptic.; Mercurous chloride, HgCl.
Word Forms
Pluralcalomels

Phrases & Collocations

calomel powder

calomel suspension

calomel ointment

calomel solution

calomel treatment

calomel therapy

calomel tablet

calomel dosage

calomel application

calomel effects

Example Sentences

calomel was once commonly used as a medicine.

doctors prescribed calomel for various ailments.

calomel can be toxic in large doses.

in the past, calomel was used to treat syphilis.

many people are unaware of calomel's history.

calomel was often used in purgative treatments.

research on calomel has declined over the years.

calomel is a compound of mercury.

some historical texts mention the use of calomel.

calomel's effectiveness has been questioned in modern medicine.

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