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Spirits of ammonia   /spˈɪrɪts əv əmˈoʊnjə/   Listen
Spirits of ammonia

noun
1.
A solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol.  Synonym: sal volatile.






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"Spirits of ammonia" Quotes from Famous Books



... glass graduate marked with fluid drachms (1 teaspoon), and fluid ounces (8 teaspoons). A medicine dropper. Absorbent cotton. Boric acid. Camphorated oil. Castor oil. Aromatic spirits of ammonia. Alcohol. Olive oil. Epsom salts. Soda-mint tablets. Vaseline. Zinc ointment, together with other medicines the physician orders. Ice bag, ...
— The Mother and Her Child • William S. Sadler

... one of our fashionable city churches, the stewards took her out, put her in an ambulance and sent her to the hospital. And I am not saying that the dear old soul didn't need a few drops of aromatic spirits of ammonia; but if every man who shouts at a political rally were sent to the hospital for treatment the real sick would be obliged to move out to give them room. As for me, I contend that a little shouting is good ...
— A Circuit Rider's Wife • Corra Harris

... all of these fruits are to be cut up into small pieces and mixed well with frozen cream. If you desire to mold this ice sprinkle it with a little carmine, dissolved in a teaspoonful of water, with two drops of spirits of ammonia; mix in this color, so that it will be streaky or in ...
— The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) - The Whole Comprising A Comprehensive Cyclopedia Of Information For - The Home • Mrs. F.L. Gillette

... see to the preparation of his wife's apartments. In due time she arrived, bringing with her a cat. When he saw her mounting the steps with the animal under her arm, the King, who was at the door to meet her, uttering a horrid yell, fell in a swoon and had to be revived with spirits of ammonia. The courtiers hastened to inform the Queen of her husband's failing, and when he came to, he ...
— Lords of the Housetops - Thirteen Cat Tales • Various



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