Rochelle Powder (Noun)
Meaning
An effervescing salt containing sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt and tartaric acid; used as a cathartic.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a dose of Rochelle powder to help relieve the patient's constipation.
- Rochelle powder was a common ingredient in many 19th-century patent medicines.
- The pharmacist carefully measured out a teaspoon of Rochelle powder and mixed it with water to create a fizzy drink.
- In the early 20th century, Rochelle powder was widely used as a treatment for indigestion and bloating.
- The old medical textbook recommended a dose of Rochelle powder to be taken twice a day to help regulate bowel movements.