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a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness
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- n. a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness
- An aromatic preparation of carbonate of ammonia and, often, some scent, to avoid or relieve faintness, headache, or the like.
- An aromatic preparation of carbonate of ammonia and, often,some scent, to avoid or relieve faintness, headache, or the like.