| sublimate | 1. To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor. 2. To refine and exalt; to heighten; to elevate. "The precepts of Christianity are . . . So apt to cleanse and sublimate the more gross and corrupt." (Dr. H. More) Origin: L. Sublimatus, p.p. Of sublimare to raise, elevate, fr. Sublimis high: cf. F. Sublimer. See Sublime, and cf. Surlime. <chemistry> A product obtained by sublimation; hence, also, a purified product so obtained. Corrosive sublimate. <chemistry> See Corrosive. Origin: LL. Sublimatum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| 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) |
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