snake oil

Noun
  1. (medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless (synset 115068146)
    referred to in: medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
    is a type of: liquid - a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure
  2. Communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive (synset 106623132)
    is a type of: deceit, deception, misrepresentation - a misleading falsehood
    same as: humbug

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