Rochelle salts

A form of Rochelle salt — The double salt potassium sodium tartrate tetrahydrate (KNaC₄H₄O₆·4H₂O), used for various scientific and medical purposes.

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Rochelle saltpotassium sodium tartrate
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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Rochelle salt

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna double salt used in Seidlitz powder; acts as a cathartic

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Rochelle saltpotassium sodium tartrate
Broader
double salt
Also see
rochelle salt

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