thiomersal
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Etymology
From thio- + -mer- (“mercury-containing drug”) + -sal (“salicylic acid derivative”).
Noun
thiomersal (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A compound, chemical formula C9H9HgNaO2S, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent, especially in vaccines.
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Noun
thiomersal m (plural thiomersales)