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

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

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 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

Anne hastily poured out another dose of sal volatile.

From The Gorgeous Isle A Romance; Scene: Nevis, B.W.I. 1842 by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn

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

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