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单词 seidlitz powder
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Seidlitz powder


Seidlitz powder

(ˈsɛdlɪts) or

Seidlitz powders

n (Pharmacology) a laxative consisting of two powders, tartaric acid and a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt (sodium potassium tartrate). Also called: Rochelle powder [C19: named after Seidlitz, a village in Bohemia with mineral springs having similar laxative effects]
Thesaurus
Noun1.Seidlitz powder - an effervescing salt containing sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt and tartaric acid; used as a catharticRochelle powder, Seidlitz powdersaperient, cathartic, physic, purgative - a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

Seidlitz powder


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.

Seidlitz powder


  • noun

Synonyms for Seidlitz powder

noun an effervescing salt containing sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt and tartaric acid

Synonyms

  • Rochelle powder
  • Seidlitz powders

Related Words

  • aperient
  • cathartic
  • physic
  • purgative
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