Seidlitz powders

[ sed-lits ]

/ ˈsɛd lɪts /

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noun (used with a plural verb)

a mild laxative consisting of tartaric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and Rochelle salt, which are dissolved separately, mixed, and drunk after effervescence.

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Origin of Seidlitz powders

First recorded in 1805–15; arbitrarily named after a Bohemian village

Words nearby Seidlitz powders

Sehna knot, seicento, seiche, seidel, Seidlitz powder, Seidlitz powders, seif, seif dune, Seifert, Seignette's salt, seigneur

Example sentences from the Web for Seidlitz powders

Bean powders may be tossed into the mix to increase the fiber and protein count even more.
How to Buy Gluten-Free Without Getting Duped|DailyBurn|April 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They studied the packages carefully, searching for syringe marks or suspicious powders.
Seattle Police Hand Out Doritos at Hempfest|Winston Ross|August 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They come in the form of capsules, powders, or tablets, and are snorted, injected, or swallowed.
What’s the Deal With Bath Salts? FAQ on the Designer Drug|Gregory Gilderman|May 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The equipment keeps changing, but people were using lasers and dusting powders that fluoresced when I started.
Patricia Cornwell Talks New Book, 'Red Mist,' Forensics, and Angelina Jolie|Janice Kaplan|December 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Greebel also warns of overdoing your protein intake, which can tax your kidneys—so be careful with protein powders and pills.
6 Snacks to Eat for Your Workout|Divya Gugnani|August 15, 2010|DAILY BEAST
I say, Your tongue, please, and drop medicine and make powders all day long for my bread and butter.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline|Jennie M. Drinkwater
The best tooth-powders are made from cuttle-fish, prepared chalk, and orris-root commingled together in equal quantities.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
When the water in the kettle bubbled, Ozma drew from her bosom two tiny packets containing powders.
The Tin Woodman of Oz|L. Frank Baum
The two dry powders in the experiment were allowed to be in contact for only a few moments.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
Different insect powders Tommy likes to get, because he can't buy these out there.
Private Peat|Harold R. Peat

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