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SAL VOLATILE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol
Synonyms:
sal volatile; spirits of ammonia
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("sal volatile" is a kind of...):
solution (a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution)
Holonyms ("sal volatile" is a substance of...):
smelling salts (a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness)
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