A yellow basic powder, Hg₂NOH·2H₂O, produced by the action of aqueous ammonia on mercuric oxide (as reported by Millon in Ann. de Chim. et de Physique (1846) 18 393).
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Definition of Millon's base in US English:
Millon's base
noun
Biochemistry Chemistry
A yellow basic powder, Hg₂NOH·2H₂O, produced by the action of aqueous ammonia on mercuric oxide (as reported by Millon in Ann. de Chim. et de Physique (1846) 18 393).
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Encyclopaedia Britannica.