smelling salts

/ˌsmɛlɪŋ ˈsɔlts/
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Definitions of smelling salts
  1. noun
    a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness
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    type of:
    formulation, preparation
    a substance prepared according to a formula
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