Glauber's Salts (Noun)
Meaning
(Na2SO4.10H2O) a colorless salt used as a cathartic.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The patient was prescribed a mild laxative containing Glauber's salts to treat constipation.
- Glauber's salts, a colorless crystalline compound, is often used in the treatment of indigestion.
- Glauber's salts is the hydrated sodium sulfate compound, and is effective in the removal of toxic substances.
- To make a laxative drink, Glauber's salts can be dissolved in warm water with the addition of sugar and flavorings.
- A healthcare professional prescribed Glauber's salts for its ability to gently induce bowel movements and soften the stool.