salts

British  

/ sɔːlts /

plural noun

1. med any of various mineral salts, such as magnesium sulphate or sodium sulphate, for use as a cathartic

2. short for smelling salts

3. informal very fast

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Example Sentences

This radiation reacts with salts and other materials on the moon's surface, producing compounds that could serve as nutrients for microbes.

From Science Daily

“I’m a regular user of smelling salts, taking them for a boost of energy before every offensive drive,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Milvus founder Assia Kasdi said she buys metal salts, dissolves them in water and mixes them with other components that contain the desired property of a particular mineral, such as durability or conductivity.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Oh, that one fainted half an hour ago. The squeaking girl went to get smelling salts—not to worry!”

From Literature

Smelling salts were called for and cold compresses applied.

From Literature