Calomel
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Mercurous chloride Hg₂Cl₂, formerly used as a laxative and disinfectant and to treat syphilis. countable, uncountable
"What a pity there is not some mental calomel! for Mr. Lushington's equanimity was in a bilious fever with Edward Lorraine's appearance of luxurious enjoyment."
- 2 a tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic wordnet
Example
More examples"What a pity there is not some mental calomel! for Mr. Lushington's equanimity was in a bilious fever with Edward Lorraine's appearance of luxurious enjoyment."
Etymology
From French calomel.