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merbromine

/mɜːrˈbroʊ.miːn/

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noun

/mɜːrˈbroʊ.miːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruРтутное соединение, используемое в качестве местного антисептика, также известное под торговой маркой «Меркурохром».

A mercurial compound used as a topical antiseptic, also known under the trademark Mercurochrome.

uncountable

  1. Antiseptic compoundC1formalmedical

    A topical antiseptic containing mercury, used to disinfect minor cuts and scrapes.

    ruАнтисептическое соединение

    • The nurse applied merbromine to the child's scraped knee.
    • Merbromine was once a common household antiseptic.
    • Some countries have restricted the use of merbromine due to mercury content.

    Synonymsmercurochrome