sal volatile

American  

[sal voh-lat-l-ee] / ˈsæl voʊˈlæt lˌi /

noun

1. an aromatic alcoholic solution of ammonium carbonate, the chief ingredient in smelling salts.

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sal volatile British  

/ vɒˈlætɪlɪ /

noun

1. another name for ammonium carbonate

2. Also called: spirits of ammonia.   hartshorn.  a solution of ammonium carbonate in alcohol and aqueous ammonia, often containing aromatic oils, used as smelling salts

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Etymology

Origin of sal volatile

1645–55; < New Latin: volatile salt

Example Sentences

After she had had some sal volatile and sat still for a few minutes, she said the re was nothing he matter with her except a few bruises.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis

I have not read them, I am too weak, I suffered Fits of Shaking & he & the Smith Father delivered me back to my Chamber & there administered sal volatile.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

I told her that I was old enough to believe anything, but added that after what she had told me I would get a second glass of water, with sal volatile in it, for myself.

From In Mr. Knox's Country by Ross, Martin

"I have some sal volatile here; you must drink it."

From The Time of Roses by Meade, L. T.

After a dose of sal volatile, Miss Burton called a hansom and insisted on taking me home.

From My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life by Anonymous