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Eng., Ammoniated Mercury. Synonym, White Precipitate. Contains about 80 per cent. of Mercury.
White pieces or powder.
Odorless and having a metallic taste.
Insoluble in water or alcohol.
Eng., Ointment of Ammoniated Mercury. Contains 10 per cent. of Ammoniated Mercury.
 
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