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seidlitz powders

Seidlitz powders
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sed-lits]
    • /ˈsɛd lɪts/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sed-lits]
    • /ˈsɛd lɪts/

Definitions of seidlitz powders words

  • noun seidlitz powders a mild laxative consisting of tartaric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and Rochelle salt, which are dissolved separately, mixed, and drunk after effervescence. 1
  • noun seidlitz powders a laxative composed of two powders, one of sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt, the other of tartaric acid: the two are separately dissolved in water, combined, and drunk while effervescing 0

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Origin of seidlitz powders

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; arbitrarily named after a Bohemian village

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seidlitz powders popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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