SALINE EFFERVESCING DRAUGHT
\sˈe͡ɪla͡ɪn ˈɛfəvˌɛsɪŋ dɹˈaft], \sˈeɪlaɪn ˈɛfəvˌɛsɪŋ dɹˈaft], \s_ˈeɪ_l_aɪ_n ˈɛ_f_ə_v_ˌɛ_s_ɪ_ŋ d_ɹ_ˈa_f_t]\
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is made by adding a due proportion of either of the acids above mentioned, or of lemon-juice, to the proper proportion of the carbonate of soda or potassa. About 25 grains of the acid saturate 30 grains of the carbonate. See Powders, soda.
By Robley Dunglison
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.