bismuth subsalicylate

US/ˌbɪz.məθ ˌsʌb.səˈlɪs.ɪˌleɪt/

noun

An antacid medication C₇H₅BiO₄ (trademark Pepto-Bismol) taken orally to relieve diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion.

Meanings

nounbismuth subsalicylate (uncountable)

alternative pink bismuth

  1. uncountablemedicineAn antacid medication C₇H₅BiO₄ (trademark Pepto-Bismol) taken orally to relieve diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion.
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