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Nov 28, 2009
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ar'omat'ic spir'its of ammo'nia



Pharm.
a nearly colorless liquid containing ammonia, ammonium carbonate, alcohol, and aromatic oils, used orally as an antacid and carminative and, by inhalation, as a stimulant in the treatment of faintness. Also,ar'omat'ic spir'it of ammo'nia.

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