Mercurochrome

Mer·cu·ro·chrome

[mer-kyoor-uh-krohm]
Pharmacology, Trademark.
a brand of merbromin.
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Mercurochrome (məˈkjʊərəˌkrəʊm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
trademark a solution of merbromin, used as a topical antibacterial agent

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Mercurochrome Mer·cu·ro·chrome (mər-ky&oobreve;r'ə-krōm')

A trademark used for a solution of merbromin.

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