PULVIS
\pˈʌlvɪs], \pˈʌlvɪs], \p_ˈʌ_l_v_ɪ_s]\
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A substance, reduced into small particles by pulverization. Simple powders are those of a single substance; compound, those which result from a mixture of several different powders. An impalpable powder is one which is so fine that it can scarcely be felt under the finger. Compound powders have been called Species.
By Robley Dunglison
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[Latin] See Powder. P. aerophorus, P. aerophorus anglicus, see Effervescing powder. P. aerophorus laxans, P. effervescens compositus, see Seidlitz powder. P. antimonialis, see Antimony. P. aromaticus, see Aromatic. P. gummosus, a powder composed of gum arabic, licorice, and sugar; used as an excipient. P. salicylicus cum talco, see Salicylic acid.
By Alexander Duane