BLACK LOTION

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores

Synonyms:

black lotion; blackwash

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("black lotion" is a kind of...):

application; lotion (liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin)

Meronyms (substance of "black lotion"):

limewater (solution of calcium hydroxide in water used as an antacid)

calomel; mercurous chloride (a tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic)