Meaning of calomel | Babel Free

Definitions

Mercurous chloride Hg₂Cl₂, formerly used as a laxative and disinfectant and to treat syphilis.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“What a pity there is not some mental calomel! for Mr. Lushington's equanimity was in a bilious fever with Edward Lorraine's appearance of luxurious enjoyment.”

““Where am I?” said the little spectre, in a pathetic voice. “And why was I born in the Calomel days, and why did I have⟳ all that Calomel given me?””

“He is remembered for his free use⟳ of calomel and the lancet. Mrs. Jane Merrill Ketcham, one of his patients in her childhood, says “it is no exaggeration to say⟳ that his pills were as large as cherries; twenty grains of calomel was a common dose and antimony until one was sure he was poisoned.””

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