spirit of Mindererus
Pharmacology. Now historical and rare
noun
A solution of ammonium acetate, used medicinally (now only in alternative medicine) as a febrifuge. Also spirits of Mindererus, †Mindererus's spirit.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in William Buchan (?1729–1805), physician and author.
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