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Seidlitz powder

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛdlɪts/

Definition of Seidlitz powder

noun

  • a laxative preparation containing tartaric acid, sodium potassium tartrate, and sodium bicarbonate which effervesces when mixed with water.

Origin:

late 18th century: named with reference to the mineral water of Seidlitz, a village in Bohemia

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