thimerosal US
θaɪˈmɛrəˌsɔl
See also: thiomersal (UK)
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Definition of thimerosal - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

medicalTECH.USmercury-based preservative used in vaccines and antisepticsTECH.US
  • Thimerosal is often used in multi-dose vaccine vials to prevent contamination.
  • Thimerosal has been used in vaccines for decades.
  • The use of thimerosal in vaccines has been a topic of debate.
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Origin of thimerosal

Greek, thio (sulfur) + meros (part) + Latin, sal (salt)

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  1. French:thiomersal, ...
  2. German:Thiomersal, ...
  3. Italian:tiomersale, ...
  4. Spanish:timerosal, ...
  5. Portuguese:timerosal, ...
  6. Chinese:硫柳汞, ...
  7. Japanese:チメロサール, ...
  8. Arabic:ثِيمِيروسال, ...
  9. Hebrew:תִּימֵרוֹסַל, ...
  10. Russian:тиомерсал, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тіомерсал, ...
  12. Hindi:थिमेरोसाल, ...
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