MAGNETIC PLASTER
\maɡnˈɛtɪk plˈastə], \maɡnˈɛtɪk plˈastə], \m_a_ɡ_n_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_k p_l_ˈa_s_t_ə]\
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A plaster, at present, not used. It has for its base a mixture, called Magnes arsenicalis; formed of equal parts of antimony, sulphur and arsenic melted together in a glass cucurbit. The name Magnetic plaster was, likewise, given to such as contained powdered magnet.
By Robley Dunglison
