A chemical made from organic compounds containing mercury. Highly toxic. It has been used as a seed disinfectant since ancient times, but its use was banned because it accumulates over a long period of time and becomes harmful when it enters the human body through rice, fruit trees, vegetables, etc. Source: The Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary About the Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary Information |
〘名〙 水銀を含む有機化合物からなる薬剤。猛毒。古くから種子消毒剤として用いられたが、米・果樹・野菜などを通して人体にはいると長い間に蓄積されて有害であるため、使用が禁止された。
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