saleratus
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of saleratus
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; variant of Latin sal aerātus. see sal, aerate
Example Sentences
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Should vomiting be a predominant symptom, a small quantity of saleratus, dissolved in spearmint tea, may be given.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
It's only spring, yet they are thicker round here already than lumps of saleratus in those biscuit we've been talkin' about.
From The Postmaster by Lincoln, Joseph C.
I mean, oh, I mean, some ill-bred person has put saleratus in my little bowl.
From Molly Brown's Post-Graduate Days by Speed, Nell
It is 60 like the saleratus which the pioneers used to cast into their barrels of Missouri River water, to precipitate the silt and make it clear.
From The Rustler of Wind River by Ogden, George W. (George Washington)
If the horns, ears, and surface are hot, sponge the whole surface with weak lie or saleratus water, and give the following antifebrile drink:— Lemon balm, 2 ounces.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
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