Definitions for thimerosal
θaɪˈmɜr əˌsæl, -ˈmɛr-thimeros·al

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. thimerosal, sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate, Merthiolatenoun

   a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic

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1. thimerosalnoun

   A compound, chemical formula CHHgNaOS, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent, especially in vaccines.

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1. thimerosal

   Thimerosal is a mercury-based compound, also known as ethylmercurithiosalicylate, used as a preservative in some vaccines and other pharmaceutical products to prevent bacterial and fungal contamination. It is a crystalline powder that is dissolved in water to be used. Despite controversy regarding its use due to potential health effects, studies have not proven a direct link between thimerosal and health conditions such as autism.

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1. Thimerosal

   An ethylmercury-sulfidobenzoate that has been used as a preservative in VACCINES; ANTIVENINS; and OINTMENTS. It was formerly used as a topical antiseptic. It degrades to ethylmercury and thiosalicylate.

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1. • Antiseptic

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Anagrams for thimerosal »

1. thimerasol

2. thiomersal

3. isothermal

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of thimerosal in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of thimerosal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=thimerosal
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Thimerosal
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Usage in printed sources
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