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Ichthyol
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What's The Definition Of Ichthyol?Synonyms | Synonyms for Ichthyol: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ichthyol: See Also | Ichthyol In Webster's Dictionary \Ich"thy*ol\, n. [Gr. ?, ?, a fish + (prob.) L. oleum
oil; but cf. {Ichthyolite}.] (Chem.)
An oily substance prepared by the dry distillation of a
bituminous mineral containing fossil fishes. It is used in
medicine as a remedy in some forms of skin diseases.
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