sal (n.) An East Indian timber tree (Shorea robusta), much used for
building purposes. It is of a light brown color, close-grained, heavy,
and durable.
sal (n.) Salt.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary📕
sal sal, n. a large gregarious timber tree of north
India, with hard, dark-brown, coarse-grained, durable wood. [Hind.
sāl.]
sal sal, n. salt, used in chemistry and pharmacy with
various adjectives, as Sal′-alem′broth, a solution of equal
parts of corrosive sublimate and ammonium chloride—also Salt of wisdom;Sal′-ammō′niac, chloride of
ammonium, with a sharp, saline taste; Sal′-seignette′, Rochelle salt;
Sal′-volat′ile, a solution of
carbonate of ammonia in alcohol—a common remedy for faintness.
[L.]
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue👅
sal An abbreviation of SALIVATION. In a high sal; in the pickling tub, or under a salivation.
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