Mer·cu·rous a. Chem. Of, pertaining to, or derived from, mercury; containing mercury; -- said of those compounds of mercury in which it is present in its highest proportion.
Mercurous chloride. Chem. See Calomel.
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mercurous chloride
n : a tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic
[syn: calomel]