sal volatile
Example Sentences
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After she had had some sal volatile and sat still for a few minutes, she said the re was nothing he matter with her except a few bruises.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
I have not read them, I am too weak, I suffered Fits of Shaking & he & the Smith Father delivered me back to my Chamber & there administered sal volatile.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
While the chemist was applying sal volatile in the genteelest manner, Lionel was wondering whom he should ask to support him at St. George's.
From The Gay Adventure A Romance by Bird, Richard
A piece of flannel, dipped in sal volatile, was put around his neck, and his feet bathed in warm water, but without affording any relief.
From Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. by Lossing, Benson John
She speedily recovered herself, however, after she had been helped to her state-room and persuaded to swallow some sal volatile, but she still felt shaken and unnerved.
From Bandit Love by Savage, Juanita
