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ammonia

noun

Simple meaning

A solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid.

Pronunciation

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əˈmoʊnjə

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Definition

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noun

  1. A solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid.

  2. A water solution of ammonia

  3. inorganic chemistry

    A pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3)

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Formality
Technical

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Solution / water

ammonia solutionammonia wateranhydrous ammoniaaqueous ammonia

Pungent

ammonia nitrogen

Other combinations

liquid ammoniafree ammoniaammonia production

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Compound terms

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  • ammonia waternounCompound term

    A water solution of ammonia.

  • ammonia clocknounCompound term

    An atomic clock based on vibrational frequency of the nitrogen atom in the ammonia molecule.

  • ammonia alumnounCompound term

    A white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum.

  • spirits of ammonianounCompound term

    A solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol.

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Synonyms

Sense: solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid

ammonia waterRareammonium hydroxideTechnical

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