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spirits of ammonia

/ˈspɪrɪts əv əˈməʊniə/

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/ˈspɪrɪts əv əˈməʊniə/C1formalmedical
  • ruРаствор аммиака в воде, обычно используемый как стимулятор для приведения в чувство человека, потерявшего сознание, или как чистящее средство.

A solution of ammonia gas in water, typically used as a stimulant to revive someone who has fainted or as a cleaning agent.

  1. Aromatic ammonia solutionC1formal

    A solution of ammonia gas in water, often with added aromatic oils, used as a stimulant to revive someone who has fainted.

    ruНашатырный спирт

    • The nurse used spirits of ammonia to revive the patient.
    • He kept a bottle of spirits of ammonia in his first aid kit.
    • Spirits of ammonia are sometimes used as a smelling salt.