Definition of Rochelle

1. n. A seaport town in France.

Medical Definition of Rochelle

1. A seaport town in France. Rochelle powders. Same as Seidlitz powders. Rochelle salt, the double tartrate of sodium and potassium, a white crystalline substance. It has a cooling, saline, slightly bitter taste and is employed as a mild purgative. It was discovered by Seignette, an apothecary of Rochelle, and is called also Seignete's salt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rochelle

rocambole
rocambole
rocamboles
roccella
Roccellaceae
Roccella tinctoria
roccellic
roccellin
Rocco Marciano
Roccus
Roccus saxatilis
Rocephin
roch
Rochalimaea
Rochambeau
rochelle (current term)
Rochelle powder
Rochelle salt
Rochelle salt
Rochelle salts
Rocher's sign
roches
Rochester
rochet
rochet
rochets
roche alum
roche moutonnee
Rochon prism
rock

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