Seidlitz 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 seidlitz powder to his patient to help relieve her constipation.
- Seidlitz powder was a popular treatment for indigestion and bloating in the late 19th century.
- The old apothecary shop sold seidlitz powder in small packets to customers who swore by its medicinal properties.
- To take seidlitz powder, you must mix one dose of the powder with a glass of water and drink the fizzy mixture immediately.
- As seidlitz powder is an effervescent salt, it must be stored in an airtight container to preserve its potency.