sugar of lead
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sugar of lead
First recorded in 1655–65
Example Sentences
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Treatment.—These may be treated by frequent injections into the sheath of a lotion made with 1 dram sugar of lead, 60 drops carbolic acid, and 1 quart water.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Treatment.—It may be treated by oxid of zinc ointment, and to relieve the irritation a solution of opium or belladonna in water, or of sugar of lead or oil of peppermint.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
A putty made with powdered chalk and the white of egg is recommended for small animals, though a mixture of sugar of lead and burnt alum with the albumen is preferred by others.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
If the irritation is very great, wash first with a solution of 1 dram sugar of lead in 1 pint of water and then apply benzoated zinc-oxid ointment.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Use one teaspoonful of sugar of lead to one quart of water.
From Fowler's Household Helps Over 300 Useful and Valuable Helps About the Home, Carefully Compiled and Arranged in Convenient Form for Frequent Use by Fowler, Arthur L.
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