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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