James's powder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A powder consisting of one part oxide of antimony and two parts calcium phosphate, once falsely claimed to have medical benefits.

Word forms

James's powder

Etymology

Named after Dr. Robert James, an English physician.

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