Benzoar

Description

Common name for antimony oxide prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985).

Synonyms and Related Terms

antimony oxide

Additional Information

S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.

Authority

• Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985