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Swedish
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
- (chemistry, cooking) hartshorn salt, baker's ammonia
- Synonym of ammoniumvätekarbonat (“ammonium bicarbonate”)
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