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- [kal-uh-mel, -muh l]
- /ˈkæl əˌmɛl, -məl/
- /ˈkæ.lə.mel/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-uh-mel, -muh l]
- /ˈkæl əˌmɛl, -məl/
Definitions of calomel word
- noun calomel a colourless tasteless powder consisting chiefly of mercurous chloride, used medicinally, esp as a cathartic. Formula: Hg2Cl2 3
- noun calomel mercurous chloride, HgCl, a white, tasteless powder that darkens on exposure to light: used in standard electrode cells and as a fungicide, insecticide, etc. 3
- noun calomel a white, tasteless powder, Hg 2 Cl 2 , used chiefly as a purgative and fungicide. 1
- noun calomel A white powder used as a purgative and a fungicide. 1
- noun calomel (inorganic chemistry) mercurous chloride Hg2Cl2. 0
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Origin of calomel
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < New Latin calomelas coined from Greek kaló(s) fair + mélas black; allegedly so called because its original preparation involved turning black powder into white
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Parts of speech for Calomel
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calomel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
calomel usage trend in Literature
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