thimerosal

/θɪmərˈɒsɔl/

Definitions

1. noun

a mercury-containing organic compound used as a preservative in some vaccines and other medical products

“The controversy surrounding thimerosal’s potential neurotoxic effects led to its removal from many vaccines.”

Synonyms

  • ethylmercury dimer
  • mercury preservative

Antonyms

  • antitoxin
  • vaccine preservative alternative