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Burnett's Antiseptic Solution
while with true creosote the collodion remains 1 pound chloride of zinc in 1 gallon water. The clear. Dr. Hager gives another test: To a substance is immersed in this for 2 to 4 days, weak solution of iron, a few drops of ammonia and then dried in the air. are added, until the precipitate which origi-