Meanings
nounantimonial powder (countable and uncountable, plural antimonial powders)
plural antimonial powders
- countableobsoleteuncountablemedicineA preparation of one part antimony oxide and two parts calcium phosphate. Formerly used as a diaphoretic
Synonyms: James's powder
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA preparation of one part antimony oxide and two parts calcium phosphate. Formerly used as a diaphoretic
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antimonial powder. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antimonial%20powder
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“antimonial powder.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antimonial%20powder. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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