A unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce.
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Examples for "drachm"
Examples for "drachm"
1Not an ounce of cunt, sirs; not sho much as a drachm.'
2Were I a physician, I would prescribe nothing but recipe, CCCLXV drachm.
3This was the last drachm required to turn the scale of her indecision.
4If the pain continues, use this purge:-Takea drachm of spec.
5They weighed each, when entire, full one ounce and one drachm.
1On the other hand, if, after consultation, it is deemed advisable to give half a fluidram or more of digitalis at once, it is justifiable.
2Riley had the education, and he figured on reams of paper, reducing gallons to ounces and quarts to fluid drams.
1To use the test, mix 1 fluid drachm of the reagent with 20 minims of urine, previously diluted to a standard specific gravity of 1.003.
2Three fluid drachms of the fluid extract were about equivalent to 3 grains of caffeine.
3Two fluid drachms of the poison (more than enough to produce death) were accidentally taken in my experience.
Translations for fluid drachm