Synonyms for calomel in the sense of this definition. mercurous chloride (calomel is a kind of ...) any compound containing a chlorine atom. chloride (calomel is made of the substance ...) a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures. atomic number 80; hg; hydrargyrum; mercury; quicksilver (... is made of the substance calomel) a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores. black lotion; blackwash
At various points throughout its lifespan so far, the Empire State Building has showered in the pride of being the âtallestâ in a number of categories. As of its completion in 1931, it became the first ever building to exceed 100 stories.
In This Day In History video clip - May 1, 1931: Empire State Building dedicated - At the White House in Washington, D.C., President Herbert Hoover pushes a button that turns on the lights of New York City's Empire State Building, officially opening the tallest building erected to that date.