smelling salts
Meaning
plural of smelling salt
smelling salt
- (plural-normally) ammonium carbonate, sometimes with added perfume, that is inhaled as a mild irritant to the mucous membranes, to help restore consciousness.
- Any material used in this way.
Synonyms
spirits of ammonia
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