herapathite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Herapath + -ite, after its discoverer, the physician William Bird Herapath.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Iodoquinine sulfate, a chemical compound whose crystals are dichroic and thus can be used for polarizing light.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| herapathites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |