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zinc chloride [′ziŋk ′klȯr‚īd] (inorganic chemistry) ZnCl2Water- and alcohol-soluble, white, fire-hazardous crystals that melt at 290°C, and are irritating to the skin; used as a catalyst and in electroplating, wood preservation, textile processing, petroleum refining, medicine, and feed additives. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| ARDS after accidental inhalation of zinc chloride smoke. It is well known that CR compounds cured with zinc oxide and ethylene thiourea or its derivatives absorb water to a considerable degree as a result of the in situ production of the very deliquescent zinc chloride. Inhalation of high concentrations of zinc oxide or zinc chloride produce respiratory epithelial cell damage, inflammation, and acute injury (Doig and Challen 1964; Evans 1945; Kuschner et al. |
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