Seidlitz powders

American  

[sed-lits] / ˈsɛd lɪts /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of Seidlitz powders

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

Example Sentences

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Seidlitz powders

That comes of training a good horse on Seidlitz powders and bran-mash.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, 19 April 1890 by Various

Though this raised some doubts in our minds as to our friend's capacity, yet one of our party, feeling indisposed, invoked his intercession for the sake of procuring some Seidlitz powders.

From The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 by Various

But to return to that dreadful morning when Patty wanted me to take one of her Seidlitz powders.

From A Fluttered Dovecote by Fenn, George Manville

Seidlitz powders are mixed in only half a glass of water.

From Common Science by Ritchie, John W. (John Woodside)

Seidlitz powders and all effervescent medicines should be packed in wide-mouthed, stoppered bottles, but never in papers.

From Ismailia by Baker, Samuel White, Sir