Turpeth

[tә:piθ]

Definition

(n.) The root of Ipom/a Turpethum, a plant of Ceylon, Malabar, and Australia, formerly used in medicine as a purgative; -- sometimes called vegetable turpeth.

(n.) A heavy yellow powder, Hg3O2SO4, which consists of a basic mercuric sulphate; -- called also turpeth mineral.

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Definition

n. the root of Ipomœa (Convolvulus) Turpethum a Ceylon plant of cathartic properties.—Turpeth mineral an old name for the yellow basic mercury sulphate.

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