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Tartar Emetic

Description:

Tartar emetic, also known as antimony potassium tartrate, is a chemical compound commonly used in medicine and industry. It is a white powder with a sweetish metallic taste and is primarily used as an emetic, meaning it induces vomiting. Tartar emetic has a long history of medicinal use, especially as a treatment for various parasitic infections. In industry, it finds application as a mordant in textile dyeing and as a component in the production of certain types of glass.

Sample Sentences:

1. After ingesting a toxic substance, the patient was immediately administered tartar emetic to induce vomiting.
2. Tartar emetic is commonly utilized in the dyeing process to enhance the color fastness of textiles.
3. The pharmacist advised taking tartar emetic according to the prescribed dosage for effective treatment.
4. During the 19th century, tartar emetic was widely used as a treatment for amoebiasis and other parasitic infections.
5. Exposure to high concentrations of tartar emetic in industrial settings can pose health risks and should be handled with care.

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