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salol
[ sal-awl, -ol ]
noun
, Pharmacology.
- a white, crystalline, aromatic powder, C 1 3 H 1 0 O 3 , produced by the interaction of salicylic acid and phenol, used as a preservative, a light absorber in suntan preparations, and in medicine chiefly as an antipyretic and as an antiseptic.
salol
/ ˈsælɒl /
noun
- a white sparingly soluble crystalline compound with a slight aromatic odour, used as a preservative and to absorb light in sun-tan lotions, plastics, etc; phenyl salicylate. Formula: C 6 H 4 (OH)COOC 6 H 5
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Word History and Origins
Origin of salol1
First recorded in 1885–90; formerly a trademark
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Word History and Origins
Origin of salol1
C19: from salicyl (see salicylic acid ) + -ol
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Example Sentences
Some cases of amibian dysentery are being treated with calomel, salol, and emetine.
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The resulting cavity may be injected daily with a weak carbolic-acid lotion, or salol may be introduced.
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Among the most popular coal tar derivatives I might mention anti-kamnia, salol-phenacetine, anti-pyrine and salicylate of soda.
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