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Noun: thimerosal  thI'me-ru,sal
  1. A light-coloured crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic
    - sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate, Merthiolate

Derived forms: thimerosals

Type of: antiseptic

Encyclopedia: Thimerosal