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James's powder

James's powder noun: a powder consisting of one part oxide of antimony and two parts calcium phosphate, once falsely claimed to have medical benefits.

Noun

James's powder (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) A powder consisting of one part oxide of antimony and two parts calcium phosphate, once falsely claimed to have medical benefits.

Synonyms of James's powder

Origin of James's powder

Named after Dr. Robert James, an English physician.

Questions about James's powder

What does James's powder mean?
James's powder means a powder consisting of one part oxide of antimony and two parts calcium phosphate, once falsely claimed to have medical benefits.
What part of speech is James's powder?
James's powder is a noun.

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