thiomersal en · NOUN
Etymology
From thio- + -mer- (“mercury-containing drug”) + -sal (“salicylic acid derivative”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A compound, chemical formula C₉H₉HgNaO₂S, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent, especially in vaccines.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thimerosal | alternative | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
Synonyms
merthiolate · sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate
Translations (1)
es thiomersal (compound)