New Latin, literally, volatile salt
1654, in the meaning defined above
salvo
sal volatile
salvy
“Sal volatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sal%20volatile. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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