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sal volatile

Syllabification: (sal vo·la·ti·le)
Pronunciation: /ˌsal vəˈlatl-ē/

Definition of sal volatile

noun

  • a scented solution of ammonium carbonate in alcohol, used as smelling salts.

Origin:

mid 17th century: modern Latin, literally 'volatile salt'

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