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mercuric chloride

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mercuric chloride
n.
A poisonous white crystalline compound, HgCl2, used as an antiseptic and a disinfectant, in insecticides, preservatives, and batteries, and in metallurgy and photography. Also called corrosive sublimate.
mercuric chloride
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white poisonous soluble crystalline substance used as a pesticide, antiseptic, and preservative for wood. Formula: HgCl2 Systematic name mercury(II) chloride Also called bichloride of mercury corrosive sublimate
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Noun1.mercuric chloride - a white poisonous soluble crystalline sublimate of mercury; used as a pesticide or antiseptic or wood preservative
bichloride of mercury, corrosive sublimate, mercury chloride
sublimate - the product of vaporization of a solid


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