potassium sodium tartrate

potassium sodium tartrate

n.

A colorless efflorescent tetrahydrate salt, KNaC₄H₄O₆·4H₂O, used in making mirrors, as an analytical reagent, and as a laxative. Crystals of this compound are noted for their piezoelectric properties. Also called Rochelle salt.

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potassium sodium tartrate - a double salt used in Seidlitz powder; acts as a cathartic Rochelle salt, Rochelle salts double salt - a solution of two simple salts that forms a single substance on crystallization

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