thiomersal

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Thiomersal
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Etymology

From thio- +‎ -mer- (mercury-containing drug) +‎ -sal (salicylic acid derivative).

Noun

thiomersal (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A compound, chemical formula C9H9HgNaO2S, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent, especially in vaccines.

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Noun

thiomersal m (plural thiomersales)

  1. (organic chemistry) thiomersal