tartar emetic

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tartar emetic

A poisonous crystalline compound, K(SbO)C₄H₄O₆· ¹/₂ H₂O, used in medicine as an expectorant and in the treatment of parasitic infections, such as schistosomiasis.

tartar emetic

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for antimony potassium tartrate

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tartar emetic - a poisonous colorless salt used as a mordant and in medicine

antimony potassium tartrate

mordant - a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process

tartrate - a salt or ester of tartaric acid

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