bichloride of mercury

noun phrase

bi·​chlo·​ride of mercury (ˌ)bī-ˈklȯr-ˌīd- How to pronounce bichloride of mercury (audio)

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The suggested antidotes for bichloride of mercury included drinking an egg white; for nitrate of silver, sipping saltwater. Anika Burgess july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025

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1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bichloride of mercury was in 1810

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“Bichloride of mercury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bichloride%20of%20mercury. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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bichloride of mercury

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