acetract

noun

ac·​e·​tract ˈas-ə-ˌtrakt How to pronounce acetract (audio)
: a powdered preparation made by extracting a vegetable drug with an alcoholic menstruum containing 5 to 10 percent acetic acid
acetract of nux vomica

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“Acetract.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/acetract. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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