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Seidlitz Powders

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Noun

1. rochelle powder, seidlitz powder, seidlitz powders

an effervescing salt containing sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt and tartaric acid; used as a cathartic

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Seidlitz Powders

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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
: also Seidlitz powder

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