smelling salts
smelling salts
noun pl but singular or pl in constrDefinition of SMELLING SALTS
: a usually scented aromatic preparation of ammonium carbonate and ammonia water used as a stimulant and restorative
First Known Use of SMELLING SALTS
1837
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