HyperDic: smelling_salts

English > 1 sense of the expression smelling salts:
NOUNsubstancesmelling saltsa pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume
English > smelling salts: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness.
Broaderformulation, preparationA substance prepared according to a formula
Substancesspirits of ammonia, sal volatileA solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol
Spanishsales aromáticas, sales de olor
Catalansals aromàtiques

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