{Antimonial powder}, a consisting of one part oxide of antimony and two parts phosphate of calcium; -- also called {James's powder}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
antimonial powder — noun : a powder consisting of one part oxide of antimony and two parts phosphate of calcium that has been used as a diaphoretic, emetic, and cathartic called also James s powder … Useful english dictionary
Antimonial — An ti*mo ni*al, a. Of or pertaining to antimony. n. (Med.) A preparation or medicine containing antimony. [1913 Webster] {Antimonial powder}, a consisting of one part oxide of antimony and two parts phosphate of calcium; also called {James s… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
James's powder — Antimonial An ti*mo ni*al, a. Of or pertaining to antimony. n. (Med.) A preparation or medicine containing antimony. [1913 Webster] {Antimonial powder}, a consisting of one part oxide of antimony and two parts phosphate of calcium; also called… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fever powder — James s powder James s pow der (Med.) Antimonial powder, first prepared by Dr. James, an English physician; called also {fever powder}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
James's powder — James s pow der (Med.) Antimonial powder, first prepared by Dr. James, an English physician; called also {fever powder}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
james's powder — noun or james powder ˈjāmz(ə̇z) Usage: usually capitalized J Etymology: after Robert James died 1776 English physician : antimonial powder … Useful english dictionary
James's powder — noun see antimonial powder … Useful english dictionary
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Antimony — This article is about the element. For the town, see Antimony, Utah. Not to be confused with Antinomy, a type of paradox. tin ← antimony → tellurium As ↑ Sb ↓ Bi … Wikipedia
