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• Compound spirit of ether — Compound spirit of ether, also called Hoffmann s anodyne or aetheris spiritus compositus, is a solution of ether and ethereal oil in alcohol. It is used as an anodyne or as a hypnotic. Its use as a drug was introduced by Friedrich Hoffmann. This… …   Wikipedia

• compound spirit of ether — an anodyne mixture of alcohol, ether, and a small quantity of ethereal oil called also Hoffmann s anodyne …   Useful english dictionary

• compound spirit of myrcia — Etymology: Myrcia (genus of trees and shrubs); probably from confusion between the bayberry (Pimenta racemosa) and a tree of the related genus Myrcia : bay rum …   Useful english dictionary

• Spirit of salt — Salt Salt, n. [AS. sealt; akin to OS. & OFries. salt, D. zout, G. salz, Icel., Sw., & Dan. salt, L. sal, Gr. ?, Russ. sole, Ir. & Gael. salann, W. halen, of unknown origin. Cf. {Sal}, {Salad}, {Salary}, {Saline}, {Sauce}, {Sausage}.] 1. The… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• spirit of ether — an anodyne mixture of approximately two parts alcohol and one part ether called also Hoffmann s drops; compare compound spirit of ether …   Useful english dictionary

• compound orange spirit — an alcoholic preparation containing orange, lemon, coriander, and anise oils; used as a flavoring agent …   Medical dictionary

• Chatterton's compound — Chatterton’s compound was an adhesive waterproof insulating compound that was used in early submarine telegraph cables. Its constitution is as follows: 3 parts gutta percha 1 part rosin 1 part Stockholm tar Chatterton s Compound was also used to… …   Wikipedia

• Dulcified spirit — Dulcified Dul ci*fied, a. Sweetened; mollified. [1913 Webster] {Dulcified spirit} or {Dulcified spirits}, a compound of alcohol with mineral acids; as, dulcified spirits of niter. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• dulcified spirit — noun A compound of alcohol with mineral acid • • • Main Entry: ↑dulcet …   Useful english dictionary

• Above the salt — Salt Salt, n. [AS. sealt; akin to OS. & OFries. salt, D. zout, G. salz, Icel., Sw., & Dan. salt, L. sal, Gr. ?, Russ. sole, Ir. & Gael. salann, W. halen, of unknown origin. Cf. {Sal}, {Salad}, {Salary}, {Saline}, {Sauce}, {Sausage}.] 1. The… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Acid salt — Salt Salt, n. [AS. sealt; akin to OS. & OFries. salt, D. zout, G. salz, Icel., Sw., & Dan. salt, L. sal, Gr. ?, Russ. sole, Ir. & Gael. salann, W. halen, of unknown origin. Cf. {Sal}, {Salad}, {Salary}, {Saline}, {Sauce}, {Sausage}.] 1. The… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English