An acid-base indicator which is colorless in acid solution, but turns pink to red as the solution becomes alkaline. It is used medicinally as a cathartic.
Paralytic
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Paralytic meaning & definition 1 of Paralytic.
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Derived from paralysed or paralysis is commonly used in slang to describe a state [achieved] after drinking too much.
Note: This word is often [wrongly] written and pronounced as [paraletic]Paralytic meaning & definition 2 of Paralytic.
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Relating to paralysis.
Paralytic meaning & definition 3 of Paralytic.
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