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

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sal volatile

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

"Have you any sal volatile in the house?" he asked, after he had felt her pulse.

From The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

She moved across to the washing-stand and poured out a stiff dose of sal volatile.

From Captain Desmond, V.C. by Diver, Maud

A piece of flannel, dipped in sal volatile, was put around his neck, and his feet bathed in warm water, but without affording any relief.

From Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. by Lossing, Benson John