Seidlitz powder

/ ˈsɛdlɪts /

noun

1. a laxative consisting of two powders, tartaric acid and a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt (sodium potassium tartrate) Also calledRochelle powder

Word History and Origins

Origin of Seidlitz powder¹

C19: named after Seidlitz, a village in Bohemia with mineral springs having similar laxative effects

Example Sentences

An occasional seidlitz powder may also be of service, or a simple injection.

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A Seidlitz powder, or tablespoonful of Epsom salts in a glassful of water, is advisable at the onset of an attack.

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Therein was a small packet which resembled the familiar wrapper of a seidlitz powder.

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The bowels should be kept open by Rochelle or Epsom salts, or seidlitz powder.

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Seidlitz-powder functions they were called, but the recipients of both blue and white went for all the disturbing elements.

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