POTASSII SULPHURETUM
\pˈɒtɐsˌɪa͡ɪ sˈʌlfjʊɹˌɛtəm], \pˈɒtɐsˌɪaɪ sˈʌlfjʊɹˌɛtəm], \p_ˈɒ_t_ɐ_s_ˌɪ__aɪ s_ˈʌ_l_f_j_ʊ_ɹ_ˌɛ_t_ə_m]\
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Rub them together, and place the mixture in a covered crucible upon the fire until they unite. It has been employed in affections of the chest, as an expectorant, largely diluted; but it is chiefly used as a bath or wash in cases of itch, tinea capitis, and other cutaneous affections.
By Robley Dunglison
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].