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Noun bitter salts has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebBitter SaltsNoun: 1. A medicinal substance composed of the compound magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, used primarily as a laxative. Related Products: Bitter Salts Laxatives Sample Sentence: "For constipation relief, the doctor recommended taking a teaspoon of bitter salts every morning." Noun: 2. A slang term used to describe a type of alcohol or liquor, known for its bitter taste. Related Products: Bitter Liquor Sample Sentence: "He ordered a Negroni cocktail, made with bitter salts like Campari, to enjoy its distinct flavor profile." Adjective: 1. Describing a taste that is sharp, harsh, or acrid, often associated with substances like medicinal herbs or unsweetened dark chocolate. Related Products: Bitter Herbs Sample Sentence: "The bitter taste of the coffee beans made her grimace, as she preferred a sweeter flavor." Adjective: 2. Referring to a feeling of resentment, anger, or disappointment resulting from a particular situation or action. Related Products: Books on Bitterness Sample Sentence: "After being passed over for a promotion, Mary couldn't help but feel bitter towards her colleagues." | ||||
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