thorotrast

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noun

A radiographic contrast medium composed of a suspension of thorium dioxide.

Scrabble 13

Meanings

nounthorotrast (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA radiographic contrast medium composed of a suspension of thorium dioxide.

Origin

Blend of thorium + contrast. Originally a trade name.

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APA

thorotrast. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thorotrast

MLA

“thorotrast.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thorotrast. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “thorotrast,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thorotrast.

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