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Webster 1913 Edition


Hair-salt

Hair′-saltˊ

(-sa̤ltˊ)
,
Noun.
[A translation of G.
haarsalz
.]
(Min.)
A variety of native Epsom salt occurring in silky fibers.

Webster 1828 Edition


Hair-salt

HA'IR-SALT

,
Noun.
A mixture of the sulphates of magnesia and iron; its taste resembles that of alum.