Clerici solution

noun

An aqueous solution of equal parts of thallium formate and thallium malonate, having a very high density.

Meanings

nounClerici solution (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn aqueous solution of equal parts of thallium formate and thallium malonate, having a very high density.

Origin

Invented in 1907 by the Italian chemist Enrico Clerici.

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