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aromatic spirits of ammonia — Pharm. a nearly colorless liquid containing ammonia, ammonium carbonate, alcohol, and aromatic oils, used orally as an antacid and carminative and, by inhalation, as a stimulant in the treatment of faintness. Also, aromatic spirit of ammonia … Useful english dictionary
Smelling salts — are chemical compounds used to arouse consciousness. One such compound is ammonium carbonate, a colorless to white, crystalline solid ((NH4)2CO3.H2O). Smelling salts release ammonia [NH3] gas, which irritates the mucous membranes of the nose and… … Wikipedia
restore — 1 *renew, refresh, rejuvenate, renovate, refurbish Analogous words: save, reclaim, redeem, *rescue: reform, revise, amend (see CORRECT vb): *recover, regain, retrieve, recoup, recruit 2 Restore, revive, revivify, resuscitate can all mean to… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
chemical industry — Introduction complex of processes, operations, and organizations engaged in the manufacture of chemicals and their derivatives. Although the chemical industry may be described simply as the industry that uses chemistry and… … Universalium
industrial polymers, major — Introduction chemical compounds used in the manufacture of synthetic industrial materials. In the commercial production of plastics, elastomers, man made fibres, adhesives, and surface coatings, a tremendous variety of polymers are… … Universalium
Martin Anderson controversy — Martin Lee Anderson (c. January 15, 1991 ndash; January 6, 2006) was a 14 year old from Florida who died while incarcerated at a boot camp style youth detention center, the Bay County Boot Camp, [http://media.tbo.com/tbo/1128lee3.pdf] Mark A.… … Wikipedia
Martin Anderson death controversy — Martin Lee Anderson (c. January 15, 1991 – January 6, 2006) was a 14 year old from Florida who died while incarcerated at a boot camp style youth detention center, the Bay County Boot Camp,[1] located in Panama City, Florida and operated by the… … Wikipedia
spirit — 1. An alcoholic liquor stronger than wine, obtained by distillation. 2. Any distilled liquid. 3. An alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of volatile substances; some spirits are used as flavoring agents, others have medicinal value. SYN … Medical dictionary
Distillation — Distiller and Distillery redirect here. For other uses, see Distiller (disambiguation) and Distillery (disambiguation). For other uses, see Distillation (disambiguation). Laboratory display of distillation: 1: A heating device 2: Still pot 3:… … Wikipedia
Timeline of chemistry — lists important works, discoveries, ideas, inventions, and experiments that significantly changed mankind s understanding of the composition of matter and of the interactions thereof, the modern science known as chemistry. The history of… … Wikipedia
