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sal volatile

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sal vo·​la·​ti·​le | \ ˌsal-və-ˈla-tə-lē How to pronounce sal volatile (audio) \

Definition of sal volatile

: smelling salts

First Known Use of sal volatile

1654, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for sal volatile

New Latin, literally, volatile salt

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“Sal volatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sal%20volatile. Accessed 9 Apr. 2020.

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sal volatile

noun
sal vo·​la·​ti·​le | \ ˌsal-və-ˈlat-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce sal volatile (audio) \

Medical Definition of sal volatile

1 : ammonium carbonate
2 : smelling salts

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