| bichloride | <chemistry> A compound consisting of two atoms of chlorine with one or more atoms of another element; called also dichloride. Bichloride of mercury, mercuric chloride; sometimes called corrosive sublimate. Origin: Pref. Bi- + chloride. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| mercury bichloride | <chemical> Mercury chloride (hgcl2). A highly toxic compound that volatises slightly at ordinary temperature and appreciably at 100 degrees c. It is corrosive to mucous membranes and used as a topical antiseptic and disinfectant. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local, disinfectants. Chemical name: Mercury chloride (HgCl2) (12 Dec 1998) |
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| copper bichloride | CuCl2-2H2O;has been used as an antiseptic in the treatment of water supplies, ponds, and pools. Synonym: copper bichloride, copper chloride, copper dichloride. (05 Mar 2000) |