microcosmic salt

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What does microcosmic salt mean?

A white salt, extracted from urine; once used in the preparation of phosphorus, and used in analytical tests for some metals; ammonium sodium hydrogenphosphate (NH₄)NaHPO₄.

Where does microcosmic salt come from?

From its alchemical name sal microcosmicum.

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