Noun: corrosive sublimate
- A white poisonous soluble crystalline sublimate of mercury; used as a pesticide, antiseptic or wood preservative
"corrosive sublimate was once commonly used as a disinfectant, but its toxicity has led to restrictions";
- mercuric chloride, mercury chloride, bichloride of mercury
Derived forms: corrosive sublimates
Type of: sublimate
Encyclopedia: Corrosive sublimate