thimerosal

[US]/θaɪˈmɛrəsɔːl/
[UK]/θaɪˈmɪrəsɔl/
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Translation

n.a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines; thimerosal, sodium thiosalicylate mercury
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Phrases & Collocations

thimerosal vaccine

thimerosal exposure

thimerosal controversy

thimerosal levels

thimerosal safety

thimerosal free

thimerosal studies

thimerosal effects

thimerosal content

thimerosal debate

Example Sentences

thimerosal is used as a preservative in some vaccines.

concerns about thimerosal have led to increased research.

some parents are worried about thimerosal in childhood vaccines.

thimerosal has been removed from most vaccines in the us.

studies have found no link between thimerosal and autism.

thimerosal is a compound that contains mercury.

health organizations have assessed the safety of thimerosal.

thimerosal is often discussed in vaccine safety debates.

some countries still use thimerosal in their vaccines.

thimerosal's role in vaccines has been a controversial topic.

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