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smelling salts

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  1. smelling saltsnoun

    a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness

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  1. smelling saltsnoun

    ammonium carbonate, sometimes with added perfume, that is sniffed as a mild stimulant and to relieve fainting

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  1. Smelling salts

    Smelling salts, also known as ammonia inhalants, a spirit of hartshorn or sal volatile, are chemical compounds used as stimulants to restore consciousness after fainting.

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  1. smelling salts

    Smelling salts are a type of aromatic compound, often made of ammonium carbonate and perfume, which produce a strong, sharp smell when inhaled. They are traditionally used to restore or stimulate consciousness or to relieve faintness or dizziness.

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  1. Smelling salts

    Smelling salts, also known as spirit of hartshorn or sal volatile, are chemical compounds used for arousing consciousness. The usual active compound is ammonium carbonate, a colorless-to-white, crystalline solid. Because most modern solutions are mixed with water, they should more properly be called "aromatic spirits of ammonia." Modern solutions may also contain other products to perfume or act in conjunction with the ammonia, such as lavender oil or eucalyptus oil.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of smelling salts in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of smelling salts in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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