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Seidlitz powders

DEFINITIONS OF: Seidlitz powders

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

Synonyms:
Rochelle powder, Seidlitz powder
Type of:
aperient, cathartic, physic, purgative
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
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