hartshorn Synonyms
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hartshorn Meaning
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hartshorn (n.)
The horn or antler of the hart, or male red deer.
Spirits of hartshorn (see below); volatile salts.
hartshorn Sentence Examples
- The confectionery's signature recipe included a secret ingredient: hartshorn, a leavening agent derived from the horns of deer.
- Hartshorn was once used as a smelling salt to revive those who had fainted.
- In the 18th century, hartshorn was believed to have medicinal properties and was consumed for various ailments.
- Hartshorn shavings were used as a fertilizer to enhance soil fertility.
- Some cultures used hartshorn as a glaze for pottery, giving it a distinctive sheen.
- The pungent odor of hartshorn made it a common ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
- Hartshorn was an essential component of certain types of bread and pastries, providing a characteristic lightness and airy texture.
- Surgeons once cauterized wounds using hartshorn, believing it had antiseptic properties.
- In the 19th century, hartshorn was used in the manufacture of gunpowder and explosives.
- Hartshorn, despite its historical and medicinal uses, is now rarely employed due to the availability of more modern alternatives.
FAQs About the word hartshorn
The horn or antler of the hart, or male red deer., Spirits of hartshorn (see below); volatile salts.
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The confectionery's signature recipe included a secret ingredient: hartshorn, a leavening agent derived from the horns of deer.
Hartshorn was once used as a smelling salt to revive those who had fainted.
In the 18th century, hartshorn was believed to have medicinal properties and was consumed for various ailments.
Hartshorn shavings were used as a fertilizer to enhance soil fertility.
