merbromine

Definitions of merbromine
  1. noun
    a mercurial compound applied topically as an antiseptic; Mercurochrome is the trademark
    synonyms: Mercurochrome
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    type of:
    antiseptic
    a substance that destroys microorganisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
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