Thiomersal

Alternative forms

• thimerosal

Full definition of thiomersal

Noun

1. A compound, chemical formula C₉H₉HgNaO₂S, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent, especially in vaccines.

Synonyms

• merthiolate
• sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate

Hypernyms

• bacteriostatic

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