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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First Known Use of smelling salts
1837
SMELLING SALTS Defined for English Language Learners
smelling salts
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Definition of smelling salts for English Language Learners
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: a chemical that has a strong smell and that is used to wake people up after they faint
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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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