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A toxic pesticide, once banned in the U.S., that inhibits cellular metabolism, especially in the most metabolically active organs (i.e., brain and heart). In humans it causes arrhythmias, seizures, coma, and occasionally death. It is used commercially to kill rodents and large animals.  

An anionic surface active agent that is used as a pharmaceutical acid.  

Sodium salt of inactive lactic acid. In one-sixth or one fourth molar solution, it is used intravenously to control electrolyte disturbances, especially acidosis.  

A colorless crystalline solid that is used as an expectorant. A substance employed in the management of syphilis.  

A white crystalline powder (washing soda), used as an alkali employed chiefly in alkaline baths. Within the developer, there exists a chemical compound that plays a crucial role in the film development process. This chemical aids in the swelling of the film emulsion, thereby facilitating the entry of the developing agent into the emulsion.  

The sodium salt of ascorbic acid, vitamin C. It may be used in a sterile solution when parenteral administration of vitamin C is required.  

A purified carbohydrate product extracted from certain species of seaweed. It is used as a food additive and as a pharmaceutical aid.  

A chemical compound that is used to alkalize the urine and kidney dialysis solutions. It is also used as a component in many laboratory reagents, such as various buffers.  

A term loosely applied to various salts of sodium, especially to caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). An ambiguous expression that typically refers to sodium carbonate.