1. Noun. (chemistry) The sodium salt of acetic acid. ¹
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Medical Definition of Sodium acetate
1. The trihydrate sodium salt of acetic acid, which is used as a source of sodium ions in solutions for haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. It has also been used as a systemic and urinary alkaliser, diuretic, and expectorant.
Pharmacological action: diuretics, expectorants, pharmaceutic aid.
(12 Dec 1998)
