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SODIUM ACETATE

\sˈə͡ʊdi͡əm ˈasɪtˌe͡ɪt], \sˈə‍ʊdi‍əm ˈasɪtˌe‍ɪt], \s_ˈəʊ_d_iə_m ˈa_s_ɪ_t_ˌeɪ_t]\

Definitions of SODIUM ACETATE

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1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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The trihydrate sodium salt of acetic acid, which is used as a source of sodium ions in solutions for dialysis and as a systemic and urinary alkalizer, diuretic, and expectorant.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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A substance, NaC2H3O2+3H2O, occurring as efflorescent, colorless, prismatic crystals, moderately soluble in water, and having a salty taste [U. S. Ph.].

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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