Seidlitz powders

[ sed-lits ]
/ ˈsɛd lɪts /

noun (used with a plural verb)

a mild laxative consisting of tartaric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and Rochelle salt, which are dissolved separately, mixed, and drunk after effervescence.

Origin of Seidlitz powders

First recorded in 1805–15; arbitrarily named after a Bohemian village

Example sentences from the Web for seidlitz powders

  • Seidlitz-powders are perhaps a little too strong for frequent use in a tropical climate.

    The Art of Travel |Francis Galton