sal volatile

noun

sal vo·​la·​ti·​le ˌsal-və-ˈla-tə-lē How to pronounce sal volatile (audio)

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, volatile salt

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sal volatile was in 1654

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“Sal volatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sal%20volatile. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

sal volatile

noun
sal vo·​la·​ti·​le ˌsal-və-ˈlat-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce sal volatile (audio)
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