Etymology

salmiak

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Today it means: Synonym of ammonia. Full definition →

Swedish salmiak
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  1. Swedish · borrowed fromsalmiak
  2. English todaysalmiak

Borrowed from Swedish salmiak. Doublet of salmiac.

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