smelling salts

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

Definition of smelling salts

: a usually scented aromatic preparation of ammonium carbonate and ammonia water used as a stimulant and restorative

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The first known use of smelling salts was in 1837

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smelling salts

noun

English Language Learners Definition of smelling salts

: a chemical that has a strong smell and that is used to wake people up after they faint

smelling salts

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Medical Definition of smelling salts

: a usually scented aromatic preparation of ammonium carbonate and ammonia water used as a stimulant and restorative

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