Definitions for guaiacum

guaiacum guai·a·cum

Spelling: [gwahy-uh-kuh m]
IPA: /ˈgwaɪ ə kəm/

Guaiacum is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 103 anagrams from letters in guaiacum (aacgimuu).

Definitions for guaiacum

noun

  1. any of several tropical American trees or shrubs belonging to the genus Guaiacum of the caltrop family; lignum vitae.
  2. the hard, heavy wood of such a tree; guaiac.
  3. resin obtained from such a tree; guaiac.

Origin of guaiacum

1525-35; New Latin Spanish guayaco, guayacán Taino

Examples for guaiacum

This reaction (with tincture of guaiacum and copper) has been long known.

The jalap resin of commerce is generally adulterated with scammony, gum, guaiacum or resin.

The resin prepared by means of fire from the wood of guaiacum officinale, by natural exudation, by incision, or by heat.

To produce sweating, employ cardus water, and mithridate, or a decoction of guaiacum and sarsaparilla.

guaiacum and aconite may be given with equal benefit in any form preferred by the prescriber.

This preparation is frequently substituted for guaiacum shavings in the preparation of compound decoction of sarsaparilla.

The remedy is found internally in half a teaspoonful of tincture of guaiacum in a teacupful of hot water three times a day.

guaiacum resin is given medicinally in doses of 5-15 grains.

A substance having the nature of an acid, discovered by Trommsdorff in the wood and bark of guaiacum officinale.

It is not absolutely indicative of the presence of blood, for tincture of guaiacum is coloured blue by milk, saliva, and pus.

Word Value for guaiacum
Scrable

13

Words with friends

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