HyperDic: black_lotion

English > 1 sense of the expression black lotion:
NOUNartifactblack lotion, blackwasha mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores
English > black lotion: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores.
Synonymblackwash
Broaderlotion, applicationliquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
Substancescalomel, mercurous chlorideA tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic
limewatersolution of calcium hydroxide in water used as an antacid

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