Mercurous Chloride (Noun)
Meaning
A tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Mercurous chloride is a highly toxic substance and should not be ingested for any reason except as a medication under strict medical supervision.
- The medication consists of a tasteless white powder of mercurous chloride that is given orally to induce bowel movements.
- Due to its potential toxicity patient's using mercurous chloride should be monitored closely by a medical professional.
- In ancient times mercurous chloride was used as a medicine to clean the digestive system but its use has significantly declined with modern medicine.
- Symptoms of excessive mercurous chloride consumption include bloody diarrhea and painful abdominal cramps.