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

Bitartrate of potassium, Seidlitz powders, or solutions of citrate of magnesia may be also administered if indicated.

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Gout-stool and Seidlitz powders all the winter for you, if you don't go easy!'

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Another kind of beer, called white-beer, contains more sugar and oxygen; it may, for this reason, supply the place of sugar, and Seltzer-water, and is recommended to all those who need Seidlitz powders.

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I should have liked bottled stout, though I did take almost a dislike to it after Patty Smith proposed to give me a Seidlitz powder, for the effervescence put me in mind of it.

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“Seidlitz powder,” said the old man, scratching away with his pen, and without looking up.

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