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.
The Empire State Building construction was completed in 1931, in the middle of the Great Depression in New York City. At the time, the Empire State Building held the mantle as the tallest building in the world, beating out the other skyscraper being built at the same time in New York City: the Chrysler Building.