English Dictionary

spirits of salts

noun

(inorganic chemistry) A name for hydrochloric acid, not now generally used in chemistry but still used in some commercial and domestic labelling.

The spirits of salts are commonly used in chemistry experiments.

意味（1）

(inorganic chemistry) A name for hydrochloric acid, not now generally used in chemistry but still used in some commercial and domestic labelling.

Some have succeeded in sculpturing Marble in very delicate designs by the aid of an acidulous liquor, which is formed by a mixture of spirits of salts and distilled vinegar.