Soda ley, [101].
Sour water, [28]. —To every gallon of water, add 1 gill vitriol; stir thoroughly. Stuff steeped in this should be covered with the liquor, otherwise it will rot.
(2). Water in which bran has been made to grow sour. 24 bushels of bran are put in a tub, about 10 hogsheads of nearly boiling water is poured into it; acid fermentation soon begins, and in 24 hours it is ready to use.
(3). Throw some handfuls of bran into hot water and let it stand for 24 hours, or till the water becomes sour, when it is fit for use.
Stannous Chloride, [31].
Staple, [11], [12]. A term applied to cotton and wool, indicating length of fibre.
Stuffing and Saddening, [14], [30].
Substantive Dye, [24], [52], [65], [116]. A dye not requiring a mordant.
Sulphuric Acid, [64], [66], [67], [70], [120], [131].
Sumach, [26], [35], [36], [126]. Leaves and twigs of several species of Rhus, containing Tannic acid. It is sold in the form of crushed leaves or as a powder, (15-20% tannin).