sal volatile

sal vo·la·ti·le

 (vō-lăt′l-ē)

n.

A solution of ammonium carbonate in alcohol or ammonia water, used in smelling salts.

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[New Latin sāl volātile : Latin sāl, salt + Latin volātile, neuter of volātilis, flying.]

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sal volatile

(vɒˈlætɪlɪ)

n

1. (Elements & Compounds) another name for ammonium carbonate

2. (Elements & Compounds) Also called: spirits of ammonia or hartshorn (archaic)a solution of ammonium carbonate in alcohol and aqueous ammonia, often containing aromatic oils, used as smelling salts

[C17: from New Latin: volatile salt]

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sal′ vo•la′ti•le

(voʊˈlæt lˌi)
n.

an aromatic alcoholic solution of ammonium carbonate, the chief ingredient in smelling salts.

[1645–55; < New Latin: volatile salt]

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Noun

1.

sal volatile - a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol spirits of ammonia solution - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water" smelling salts - a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness

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Translations

sal volatile

n → Riechsalz nt

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