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dimercaprol
di·mer·cap·rol [ dmər ká pràwl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
antidote to toxic metals: a colorless oily substance with an unpleasant smell. Use: antidote to heavy metal poisoning.
[Mid-20th century. <di-1 + mercaptan + propane]
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