Portuguese Meaning of gum ammoniac

Goma amoníaca

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Definitions and Meaning of gum ammoniac in English

Wordnet

gum ammoniac (n)

the aromatic gum of the ammoniac plant

Webster

gum ammoniac (n.)

The concrete juice (gum resin) of an umbelliferous plant, the Dorema ammoniacum. It is brought chiefly from Persia in the form of yellowish tears, which occur singly, or are aggregated into masses. It has a peculiar smell, and a nauseous, sweet taste, followed by a bitter one. It is inflammable, partially soluble in water and in spirit of wine, and is used in medicine as an expectorant and resolvent, and for the formation of certain plasters.

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Goma amoníaca

the aromatic gum of the ammoniac plantThe concrete juice (gum resin) of an umbelliferous plant, the Dorema ammoniacum. It is brought chiefly from Persia in the

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gum albanum => goma albã, gum accroides => Goma acroides, gum acacia => Goma arábica, gum => Goma de mascar, gulyas => Goulash,