hjorthornssalt

Swedish

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Etymology

Compound of hjorthorn (hartshorn) +‎ -s- +‎ salt (salt), attested since 1698. From the original production method of heating antlers and hooves from certain animals; among other, hart.

Noun

hjorthornssalt c

  1. (chemistry, cooking) hartshorn salt, baker's ammonia
  2. synonym of ammoniumvätekarbonat (ammonium bicarbonate)

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