Mercurochrome (Noun)
Meaning
A mercurial compound applied topically as an antiseptic; Mercurochrome is the trademark.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cut on her knee was treated with Mercurochrome to prevent infection.
- Her grandmother always applied Mercurochrome to scrapes when she was a child.
- Although it has largely been replaced by safer alternatives, Mercurochrome was once widely used as an antiseptic.
- After the fall, her mother carefully cleaned the wound and applied Mercurochrome.
- In some countries, Mercurochrome is still available over-the-counter for use as a topical antiseptic.