an aromatic mixture of carbonate of ammonium with some fragrant scent, used as an inhalant in relieving faintness, headaches, etc.
smelling salts
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smelling salts
plural noun
used with a sing. or pl. verbAny of various preparations of ammonium carbonate and perfume, sniffed as a restorative or stimulant especially to relieve faintness and headache.
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Noun
- plural form of smelling salt
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smelling salts - Medical Definition
pl.n. used with a sing. or pl. verb
Any of various preparations of ammonium carbonate and perfume, sniffed as a restorative or stimulant especially to relieve faintness and headache.
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