Definitions for sal volatilevoʊˈlæt lˌi
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
sal′ vo•la′ti•levoʊˈlæt lˌi(n.)
an aromatic alcoholic solution of ammonium carbonate, the chief ingredient in smelling salts.
Origin of sal volatile:
1645–55; < NL: volatile salt
Princeton's WordNet
spirits of ammonia, sal volatile(noun)
a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol
Wiktionary
sal volatile(Noun)
ammonium carbonate
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