Rochelle

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Rochelle \Ro*chelle"\, n.
     A seaport town in France.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     {Rochelle powders}. Same as {Seidlitz powders}.
  


     {Rochelle salt} (Chem.), 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}.
        [1913 Webster]

From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:

  Rochelle, GA (city, FIPS 66024)
    Location: 31.94883 N, 83.45721 W
    Population (1990): 1510 (613 housing units)
    Area: 4.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
    Zip code(s): 31079
  Rochelle, IL (city, FIPS 64746)
    Location: 41.91843 N, 89.06275 W
    Population (1990): 8769 (3605 housing units)
    Area: 10.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
    Zip code(s): 61068
  Rochelle, TX
    Zip code(s): 76872