Rochelle powder

/ rɒˈʃɛl /

noun

1. another name for Seidlitz powder

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rochelle powder¹

C18: named after La Rochelle , French port

Example Sentences

The Major made the sage remark that there was nothing in the world so good for all sorts of excitement as a Rochelle powder.

From Project Gutenberg

The case is the same with Rochelle powders.

From Project Gutenberg