Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sal-volatile
noun
/sæl ˈvɒlətʌɪl/
Definition
A volatile salt, especially that of ammonium, used in various chemical processes.
Examples
- The chemist used sal-volatile to crystallize the compound.
- Sal-volatile was once commonly recommended in medicine for its stimulating effects.
Meaning
Sal-volatile refers to substances that can easily vaporize at room temperature and are usually salts that release ammonia when heated.
Synonyms
- volatile salt
- ammonium salt
- volatile compound
