James's powder
English
Etymology
Named after Dr.
Robert James
, an English physician.
Noun
James
's
powder
(
uncountable
)
(
medicine
,
archaic
)
A powder consisting of one part
oxide
of
antimony
and two parts
calcium
phosphate
, once falsely claimed to have medical benefits.
Synonyms
antimonial powder
fever powder
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