Powdered Mustard (Noun)
Meaning
A substance such that one to three tablespoons dissolved in a glass of warm water is a homemade emetic.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- When she accidentally ingested something toxic, her mom quickly mixed powdered mustard with warm water to induce vomiting.
- In some households, powdered mustard is kept on hand as a homemade emetic in case of poisoning emergencies.
- The nurse advised the family to use powdered mustard to help their child vomit after ingesting a non-toxic substance that was causing discomfort.
- In the absence of medical help, the boy's father resorted to mixing powdered mustard with water to try and purge the poisonous substance from his stomach.
- In traditional folk medicine, a teaspoon of powdered mustard mixed with water is used as an emetic to induce vomiting and relieve the stomach.