NOUN | substance | smelling salts | a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume |
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Meaning | A pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness. | |
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Broader | formulation, preparation | A substance prepared according to a formula |
Substances | spirits of ammonia, sal volatile | A solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol |
Spanish | sales aromáticas, sales de olor | |
Catalan | sals aromàtiques |
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