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Dover's Powder

Definition:

Dover's Powder refers to a medicinal powder made from a combination of powdered opium, powdered ipecac root, and powdered potassium sulfate. It is primarily used to relieve pain and induce sleep.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: Medicinal powder consisting of powdered opium, powdered ipecac root, and powdered potassium sulfate used primarily for pain relief and inducing sleep.

Example Sentence: The doctor prescribed Dover's Powder to alleviate the excruciating pain in her joints.

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