aromatic spirits of ammonia

American  

Or aromatic spirit of ammonia

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a nearly colorless liquid containing ammonia, ammonium carbonate, alcohol, and aromatic oils, used orally as an antacid and carminative and, by inhalation, as a stimulant in the treatment of faintness.

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Example Sentences

Frankly they explain that at their counters they have only bromo seltzer, aromatic spirits of ammonia, bicarbonate of soda and epsom salts, nothing more.

From Time Magazine Archive

Federal Cold Treatment No. 2: two aspirin tablets, a teaspoon of baking soda, a dash of aromatic spirits of ammonia and a few drops of spirits of camphor shaken with two ounces of hot water.

From Time Magazine Archive

He answered very simply that Miss Eunice Trevor had sent him to her dressing-room for smelling-salts and a bottle of aromatic spirits of ammonia.

From In Jeopardy by Sutphen, Van Tassel

Fifteen drops of aromatic spirits of ammonia in a tablespoonful of water may be given to anyone recovering from a faint or to relieve nausea.

From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Bacon, Josephine Dodge Daskam

As the physician forced some aromatic spirits of ammonia between his lips the lieutenant opened his eyes and gazed about vaguely.

From The Brighton Boys in the Radio Service by Driscoll, James R. [pseud.]