Associations to the word «Calomel»
Noun
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Wiktionary
CALOMEL, noun. (inorganic compound) mercurous chloride Hg2Cl2
CALOMEL ELECTRODE, noun. (physics) (chemistry) A reference electrode or half-cell consisting of mercury, mercurous chloride and potassium chloride; used in pH meters and voltmeters
Dictionary definition
CALOMEL, noun. A tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic.
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.