Definition of "corrosive sublimate" []

• See mercuric chloride. (noun)

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• "It appears from evidence taken before the parliamentary committee on adulterations that arsenic and corrosive sublimate are no uncommon ingredients in vinegar."
• "And I believe that when corrosive sublimate is slow in taking hold, alternate dressings of peroxide of hydrogen are just the thing."
• "Viaburi, the house-boy, brought him corrosive sublimate and water, and he took a thorough antiseptic wash."