Seidlitz powder meaning

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Seidlitz powder (noun): an effervescing salt containing sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt and tartaric acid; used as a cathartic.

Definition of Seidlitz powder

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

    Synonyms: Seidlitz powders, Rochelle powder

    Type of: purgative

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