smelling salts

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

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

Full Definition of SMELLING SALTS

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

1837

Medical Dictionary

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

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

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