Drachm Synonyms

drăm
A unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. dram
  2. fluidram
  3. fluid dram
  4. fluid-drachm
  5. drachma
A British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. fluidram
  2. fluid dram
  3. fluid-drachm

Words Related to Drachm

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. ozs
  2. oz
  3. quart
  4. fl oz
  5. floz
  6. tablespoonful
  7. ml

Drachm Sentence Examples

  • The former may be given in doses of an ounce and the latter in doses of a drachm.

  • The dose for repeated administration is from 10 to 30 minims and for a single administration up to a drachm.

  • A dose of a little more than a drachm (a teaspoonful) will produce a condition of inebriation lasting for one-half to one hour, but the dose must soon be greatly increased.

  • The dose is from 20 grains to a drachm.

  • The dose of the fruit is 30 to 60 grains, and the British Pharmacopoeia contains a tincture with a dose of a to 1 drachm.

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