aromatic ammonia spirit

noun

: a solution of ammonia and ammonium carbonate in alcohol and distilled water perfumed with the oils of lemon, lavender, and nutmeg and used as a stimulant, carminative, and antacid

called also aromatic spirit of ammonia

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“Aromatic ammonia spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/aromatic%20ammonia%20spirit. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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