dimercaprol

(dīˌmər-kăpˈrôl, -rōl)

noun
A colorless oily viscous liquid, C3H8OS2, used as an antidote for poisoning caused by lewisite, organic arsenic compounds, and heavy metals including mercury and gold. Also called British anti-lewisite.

Origin:

Origin: di-1

Origin: + mercap(tan)

Origin: + (p)r(opane)

Origin: + -ol(e)

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