English Explanatory Dictionary

smelling salt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. ammonium carbonate, sometimes with added perfume, that is inhaled as a mild irritant to the mucous membranes, to help restore consciousness.
  2. Any material used in this way.

Word forms

smelling salt smelling salts
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