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aromatic ammonia spirit |
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spirit /spir·it/ (spir´it) 1. any volatile or distilled liquid. 2. an alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a volatile material. 3. in traditional Chinese medicine, shen (q.v.). aromatic ammonia spirit an ammonia-containing preparation used as a respiratory stimulant in syncope, weakness, or threatened faint. aromatic ammonia spirit Etymology: Gk, aroma, Ammon temple, ancient source of ammonium chloride salt, spiritus, breath a strongly fragrant solution of ammonium carbonate in dilute liquid ammonia, oils, alcohol, and water. It is used as a reflex stimulus, an antacid, and a carminative to relieve flatulence. Also called aromatic spirit of ammonia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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