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merthiolate

/mɜːrˈθaɪ.ə.leɪt/

Traduction: Poudre cristalline claire utilisée comme antiseptique chirurgical et conservateur, largement connue sous la marque commerciale Merthiolate.

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/mɜːrˈθaɪ.ə.leɪt/C2formalamericanmedical
  • frPoudre cristalline claire utilisée comme antiseptique chirurgical et conservateur, largement connue sous la marque commerciale Merthiolate.

A light-colored crystalline powder used as a surgical antiseptic, commonly known by the trade name Merthiolate.

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  1. Antiseptic compoundC1formalamericanmedical

    A light-colored crystalline powder, also known as thimerosal, used as a surgical antiseptic and preservative.

    frMercurothiolate sodique ou thimérosal

    • The doctor applied Merthiolate to clean the wound.
    • Merthiolate was widely used in vaccines until recent decades.
    • Some people are allergic to Merthiolate, so it's used with caution.
    • The antiseptic properties of Merthiolate help prevent infections.

    Synonymesthimerosal