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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A compound, chemical formula C₉H₉HgNaO₂S, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent, especially in vaccines. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

merthiolatesodium ethylmercurithiosalicylatesodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate

Etymology

From thio- + -mer- (“mercury-containing drug”) + -sal (“salicylic acid derivative”).

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