organomercurial

noun

or·​gan·​o·​mer·​cu·​ri·​al ˌȯr-gə-nō-(ˌ)mər-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əl How to pronounce organomercurial (audio)
ȯr-ˌga-nə-
: an organic compound or a pharmaceutical preparation containing mercury

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of organomercurial was in 1858

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Cite this Entry

“Organomercurial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organomercurial. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

organomercurial

noun
or·​gan·​o·​mer·​cu·​ri·​al ȯr-ˌgan-ō-(ˌ)mər-ˈkyu̇r-ē-əl How to pronounce organomercurial (audio)
: an organic compound or a pharmaceutical preparation containing mercury
organomercurial adjective
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