Chem. Obs. [a. Fr. algaroth, f. name of the inventor Victor Algarotti, a physician of Verona.] An emetic powder, consisting of a compound of trichloride and trioxide of antimony, not now used.
1706. Phillips, Algarot, a Chymical Preparation made of Butter of Antimony.
1798. M. & R. Edgeworth, Pract. Educ., I. 96. Butter of antimony, powder of algaroth, and salt of alembroth, may yet long retain their ancient titles amongst apothecaries.
1801. Phil. Trans., XCI. 378. White oxide of antimony, formerly called Algaroth Powder.
