quicksilver plaster

noun

A type of mixture prepared from a chloride of mercury and soap.

Meanings

noun
  1. rarechemistryA type of mixture prepared from a chloride of mercury and soap.

    Synonyms: mercury soap, quicksilver soap

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA type of mixture prepared from a chloride of mercury and soap.

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