| corrosive | <chemistry> Refers to any substance that oxidizes metal or flesh, in a chemical labeling context, it specificially refers to a highly reactive substance that causes obvious damage to living tissue. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| corrosive of tissue | This describes any substance (such as a strong acid or base) which destroys tissues on direct contact. (09 Oct 1997) |
| corrosive sublimate | <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) |
| corrosive ulcer | <medicine> See Canker. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, lit, a feeding. See Name. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |