sal vo·la·ti·le (v -l t l- )n. A solution of ammonium carbonate in alcohol or ammonia water, used in smelling salts. [New Latin : Latin s  l, salt + Latin voltile, neuter of voltilis, flying.] |
sal volatile [vɒˈlætɪlɪ]
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for ammonium carbonate
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) Also called spirits of ammonia (archaic), hartshorn a solution of ammonium carbonate in alcohol and aqueous ammonia, often containing aromatic oils, used as smelling salts
[from New Latin: volatile salt]
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| Noun | 1. | sal volatile - a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol 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 |
Translations
sal volatile
n → Riechsalz nt
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