Seidlitz powder
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Seid·litz powder
or Seid·litz powders (sĕd′lĭts)n.
A mixture of tartaric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium sodium tartrate, used as a mild cathartic by dissolving in water and drinking.
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