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Noun: sal volatile
  1. A solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol
    "Sal volatile was once commonly used as smelling salts to revive fainting persons";
    - spirits of ammonia

Derived forms: sal volatiles

Type of: solution

Part of: smelling salts

Encyclopedia: Sal volatile