| algaroth | <medicine> A term used for the Powder of Algaroth, a white powder which is a compound of trichloride and trioxide of antimony. It was formerly used in medicine as an emetic, purgative, and diaphoretic. Origin: F. Algaroth, fr. The name of the inventor, Algarotti. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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