Etymology

calomel

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Today it means: Mercurous chloride Hg₂Cl₂, formerly used as a laxative and disinfectant and to treat syphilis. Full definition →

French calomel
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  1. French · derived fromcalomel
  2. English todaycalomel

From French calomel.

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