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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

First Known Use of smelling salts

1837, in the meaning defined above

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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

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

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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