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I don't think everyone should vote. If you have to be dragged into the polls, carried into the polls and smelling salts have to be used, you probably shouldn't be voting. However, we shouldn't be putting up barriers to voting that target certain groups.
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Meaning of "smelling salts" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SMELLING SALTS

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SMELLING SALTS

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Smelling salts is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SMELLING SALTS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Smelling salts

Smelling salts, also known as spirit of hartshorn or sal volatile, are chemical compounds used for arousing consciousness. The usual active compound is ammonium carbonate, a colorless-to-white, crystalline solid ((NH4)2CO3). Because most modern solutions are mixed with water, they should more properly be called "aromatic spirits of ammonia." Modern solutions may also contain other products to perfume or act in conjunction with the ammonia, such as lavender oil or eucalyptus oil.

Definition of smelling salts in the English dictionary

The definition of smelling salts in the dictionary is a pungent preparation containing crystals of ammonium carbonate that has a stimulant action when sniffed in cases of faintness, headache, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SMELLING SALTS

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Smetana
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WORDS THAT END LIKE SMELLING SALTS

bath salts
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Synonyms and antonyms of smelling salts in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «smelling salts» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SMELLING SALTS

Find out the translation of smelling salts to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of smelling salts from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «smelling salts» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

嗅盐
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sales aromáticas
570 millions of speakers

English

smelling salts
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लवण महक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أملاح الشم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нашатырем
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sais de cheiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গন্ধ লবণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sels volatils
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Garam berbau
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Riechsalz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

塩を嗅ぐ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소금 냄새
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Garam mambu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mùi muối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மணம் உப்புக்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आंबट मलई
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kokulu tuzlar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

annusare i sali
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sole trzeźwiące
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нашатирем
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mirosind săruri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μυρίζοντας άλατα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vlugsout
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

luktande salter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

luktesalt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of smelling salts

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SMELLING SALTS»

The term «smelling salts» is regularly used and occupies the 103.629 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about smelling salts

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QUOTES WITH «SMELLING SALTS»

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Mo Rocca
I don't think everyone should vote. If you have to be dragged into the polls, carried into the polls and smelling salts have to be used, you probably shouldn't be voting. However, we shouldn't be putting up barriers to voting that target certain groups.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SMELLING SALTS»

Discover the use of smelling salts in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to smelling salts and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Library of the World's Best Literature - Ancient and ...
These smelling-salts, methinks, will blow a gale. Eur. — What do I care? I'll fix him next time. Dion. — Well, recite another, and steer clear of the smelling-salts. Eur. — Cadmus departing from the town of Tyre, Son of Agenor JEsch. — — lost his ...
Charles Dudley Warner, 2008
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Anatomy and Physiology' 2007 Ed.2007 Edition
Smelling salts can sometimes help restore consciousness after a person has fainted. The active ingredient of smelling salts is ammonia, and it acts by irritating the lining of the nasal cavity. Propose a mechanism by which smelling salts would ...
Martini, Frederic Et Al
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First Aid, CPR, and AED
... quickly regain responsiveness » loses responsiveness while sitting or lying down •» faints for no apparent reason DO NOT splash or pour water on the victim's face. DO NOT use smelling salts or ammonia inhalants. DO NOT slap the victim's ...
Alton L. Thygerson, Benjamin Gulli, Jon R. Krohmer, 2007
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Women's Herbs, Women's Health
Christopher Hobbs, Kathi Keville. Aromatherapy Smelling Salts 1 oil or a blend) 1 teaspoon rock salt Drop the essential oil onto the salt. The salt will quickly absorb the oil. Carry your salts in a small container with a tight lid.
Christopher Hobbs, Kathi Keville, 2007
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History of Drug Containers and Their Labels
The antidote for the "vapours" was to sniff "smelling salts," which were described as "ammoniacal perfumes in a solid form." They were prepared by "rubbing together ammonium carbonate and lime and perfumed as desired." From time to time, ...
George B. Griffenhagen, Mary Bogard, 1999
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True Season of Love
“Now you're going to rain on my parade. I'd better wake up Connie.” Mute grabbed Jester's arm. “No, don't. Get me some smelling salts, alcohol, anything to rouse her.” Jester went into the bathroom, while Mute watched the unconscious Olivia.
Urenna Sander, 2009
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Storm of Love
“Esther, Esther, get me my smelling salts. I can't breathe from all this excitement. What news! Could anything be more thrilling? But you know, I shouldn't be so surprised. I just knew there was something about that boy. From the first moment I  ...
Ora Nissim, 2007
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Eva and Henry: A Cape Cod Marriage
I reached into my handbag and pulled out my shaker of smelling salts. “Eva, are you alright?” Henry asked from beside me. I looked up at him. White clouds of beach plum blossoms made the road sweet and ethereal, punctuated by explosions ...
Irene M. Paine, 2010
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Nurturing Yesterday's Child: A Portrayal of the Drake ...
Cut—glass smelling salts bottles, England Clockwise from left; 1. Cranberry gemel, London, 1860, S. Morden & Co., multi~faceted,36 lO panelled, plain silver gilt mounts, aromatic vinegar end has glass liner under spring tension against lid,  ...
Mary Spaulding, Penny Welch, 1994
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Smart Medicine for Healthier Living
Keep smelling salts on hand. These can be used to distinguish an episode of fainting from true shock. If an emergency arises when smelling salts are unavailable, try using a bottle of perfume or essential oil instead. Open the bottle and wave it ...
Janet Zand, Allan N. Spreen, James B. LaValle, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SMELLING SALTS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term smelling salts is used in the context of the following news items.
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Angels' CJ Wilson smells victory after boost from ammonia inhalant
Wilson said the inhalants, commonly referred to as smelling salts, are not on baseball's banned-substance list and that he began using them when, as a Texas ... «Los Angeles Times, Jun 15»
2
What's with Ovechkin and those smelling salts?
Alex and those smelling salts: You may have noticed the NBCSN cameras catching Alex Ovechkin sniffing smelling salts before every game. It's something he's ... «Comcast SportsNet Washington, May 15»
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Horrors! Get the Smelling Salts: 'Downton Abbey' to End
Producers of the Brit mega-hit soap have announced that the show will end after it's upcoming sixth season. The show has so far spanned a dozen years without ... «New York Observer, Mar 15»
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This is like smelling salts – relieved Ben Elias grateful for support …
This is like smelling salts, it really wakes you up when something like this happens with your health. It's a Godsend." It has been a tough period for the family ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Feb 15»
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Get the smelling salts. Terrorists have landed
July 8, 2014, was the first day of Israel's latest war with Hamas, known as Operation Protective Edge. Corporal Noa Teitel, 19, was seated that day in her usual ... «i24news, Jan 15»
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How do smelling salts work?
When a woman's heart raced and she started to faint, it was common to reach for the smelling salts — and the arms of a strapping gentleman. (Photo: Everett ... «Mother Nature Network, Dec 14»
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Aaron Ekblad is enjoying smelling salts WAY too much
Smelling salt addiction is a serious problem in the NHL and nobody is doing anything about it. Here we have Aaron Ekblad just loving that sweet, sweet ... «SB Nation, Nov 14»
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Watch Flames D Dennis Wideman experience the power of smelling
Watch enough hockey games and you will probably see a player sitting on the bench inhaling some smelling salts to give himself a quick burst of energy for the ... «CBSSports.com, Nov 14»
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Climate Needs 'Radical Shock Treatment'; EU Pledges Only …
“The global fight against climate change needs radical shock treatment, but what the EU is offering is at best a whiff of smelling salts,” declared Sideridou. «Mintpress News, Oct 14»
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Monday Smelling Salts Round 25
How good is it that with just one round remaining we have three teams in the race for the minor premiership, 10 teams in with a chance of making the top eight, ... «NRL.COM, Aug 14»

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