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thimerosal

thi·mer·o·sal
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thahy-mur-uh-sal, -mer-]
    • /θaɪˈmɜr əˌsæl, -ˈmɛr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thahy-mur-uh-sal, -mer-]
    • /θaɪˈmɜr əˌsæl, -ˈmɛr-/

Definitions of thimerosal word

  • noun thimerosal a cream-colored, crystalline, water-soluble powder, C 9 H 9 HgNaO 2 S, used chiefly as an antiseptic. 1
  • noun thimerosal a creamy white crystalline compound of mercury, used in solution as an antiseptic. Formula: C9H9HgNaO2S 0
  • noun thimerosal a cream-colored, crystalline compound, C9H9HgNaO2S, used chiefly in solutions as an antiseptic for surface wounds 0
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Origin of thimerosal

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; perhaps thi- + mer(cury) + -o- + sal(icylate)

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thimerosal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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