seidlitz powders

A form of seidlitz powder — A digestive and laxative, composed of a mixture of tartaric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium sodium tartrate.

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Seidlitz powderRochelle powder
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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of seidlitz powder

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan effervescing salt containing sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt and tartaric acid; used as a cathartic

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Seidlitz powderRochelle powder
Broader
purgativecatharticphysic
Also see
rochelle powderseidlitz powder

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