- hoffmann's anodyne
- noun
Usage: usually capitalized HEtymology: after Friedrich Hoffmann died 1742 German physician
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hoffmann's anodyne
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Hoffmann's anodyne — see compound spirit of ether … Useful english dictionary
Friedrich Hoffmann — Another Friedrich Hoffmann, poet (1627 1673), was a rector at the Elbing gymnasium.Friedrich Hoffmann (February 19, 1660 ndash; November 12, 1742) was a German physician and chemist. He studied and wrote on such topics as pediatrics, mineral… … Wikipedia
Hoffman — Hoffmann and Hofmann are German surnames (meaning man of the yard, court ) which in American English or Eastern European languages are often rendered as Hoffman, Hofman and also Huffman.Hoffman*Abbie Hoffman, social activist of prominence in the… … Wikipedia
Compound spirit of ether — Compound spirit of ether, also called Hoffmann s anodyne or aetheris spiritus compositus, is a solution of ether and ethereal oil in alcohol. It is used as an anodyne or as a hypnotic. Its use as a drug was introduced by Friedrich Hoffmann. This… … Wikipedia
compound spirit of ether — an anodyne mixture of alcohol, ether, and a small quantity of ethereal oil called also Hoffmann s anodyne … Useful english dictionary
spirit of ether — an anodyne mixture of approximately two parts alcohol and one part ether called also Hoffmann s drops; compare compound spirit of ether … Useful english dictionary
