salvarsan

noun

sal·​var·​san ˈsal-vər-ˌsan How to pronounce salvarsan (audio)

Word History

Etymology

from Salvarsan, a trademark

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of salvarsan was in 1909

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“Salvarsan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salvarsan. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

salvarsan

noun
sal·​var·​san ˈsal-vər-ˌsan How to pronounce salvarsan (audio)
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