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词汇 sal volatile
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Definition of sal volatile in English:

sal volatile

noun ˌsal vəˈlatɪliˌsæl vəˈlædəli
mass noun
  • A scented solution of ammonium carbonate in alcohol, used as smelling salts.

    碳酸铵溶液(用作嗅盐)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Novels set in a certain period seem to involve an alarming amount of sal volatile being wafted under the nostrils of ladies of delicate sensibilities.
    • Of course the moment he became sensible he must have tasted the sal volatile, and would fancy that it awoke him, and he must have continued to taste it for some time after he was awake.
    • Ammonia, or Sal Volatile, is an antispasmodic antacid, stimulant, and diaphoretic. Used externally, combined with oil, it forms a cheap and useful liniment, but it should be dissolved in proof spirit before the oil is added.

Origin

Mid 17th century: modern Latin, literally 'volatile salt'.

Definition of sal volatile in US English:

sal volatile

nounˌsal vəˈladəlēˌsæl vəˈlædəli
  • A scented solution of ammonium carbonate in alcohol, used as smelling salts.

    碳酸铵溶液(用作嗅盐)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Of course the moment he became sensible he must have tasted the sal volatile, and would fancy that it awoke him, and he must have continued to taste it for some time after he was awake.
    • Novels set in a certain period seem to involve an alarming amount of sal volatile being wafted under the nostrils of ladies of delicate sensibilities.
    • Ammonia, or Sal Volatile, is an antispasmodic antacid, stimulant, and diaphoretic. Used externally, combined with oil, it forms a cheap and useful liniment, but it should be dissolved in proof spirit before the oil is added.

Origin

Mid 17th century: modern Latin, literally ‘volatile salt’.

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