Seidlitz powder
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Seidlitz powder
C19: named after Seidlitz, a village in Bohemia with mineral springs having similar laxative effects
Example Sentences
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"How are we to tell whether it's hydrogen gas powder or Seidlitz powder, I'd like to know."
From The Boy Aviators' Treasure Quest by Goldfrap, John Henry
This thing, so far as flavour is concerned, is nothing but a Seidlitz powder.
From Paul Kelver, a Novel by Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka)
A Seidlitz powder, or tablespoonful of Epsom salts in a glassful of water, is advisable at the onset of an attack.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
Here the man proceeded to mend his pen with great deliberation, while another clerk, who was mixing a Seidlitz powder, under cover of the lid of his desk, laughed approvingly.
From The Pickwick Papers by Dickens, Charles
Seidlitz powder is a simple remedy consisting of two powders, one containing bicarbonate of soda, and the other, some acid such as cream of tartar.
From General Science by Clark, Bertha M.
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