English Explanatory Dictionary

thiomersal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A compound, chemical formula C₉H₉HgNaO₂S, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent, especially in vaccines.

Word forms

thiomersal thimerosal

Etymology

From thio- + -mer- (“mercury-containing drug”) + -sal (“salicylic acid derivative”).

Synonyms

merthiolate sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate
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