SAL VOLATILE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol

Synonyms:

sal volatile; spirits of ammonia

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

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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