algaroth
/ˈalɡərɒθ/(also algarot, algoroth) Chemistry. Now archaic or historical
noun
Antimony oxychloride, a white solid formerly used in powdered form as an emetic. Also algaroth powder, Algaroth's powder, powder of algaroth.
- Formula: SbOCl..
Origin
Mid 17th century. From French algaroth, †algarot, †algorot from the name of Vittorio Algarotti (1553–1604; also known (internationally) as Victor Algarotti, and (formerly) †Algarotto, †Algorotto), a physician of Verona, who pioneered the medical use of the substance.