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smelling salts

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈsmɛlɪŋ ˌsɔlts/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
smell•ing salts /ˈsmɛlɪŋ ˌsɔlts/USA pronunciation  n. [plural]
  1. a preparation for smelling, usually ammonium carbonate with some agreeable scent, used to bring someone back to consciousness.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
smell′ing salts′, 
  1. a preparation for smelling, essentially of ammonium carbonate with some agreeable scent, used as a stimulant and restorative.
  • 1830–40

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
smelling salts pl n
  1. a pungent preparation containing crystals of ammonium carbonate that has a stimulant action when sniffed in cases of faintness, headache, etc
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