ammonia
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐmuˈniaku/medium
a·mo·ni·a·co
Definition
A colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell (NH3), used in fertilizers and cleaning products.
Ammonia is a key ingredient in many household cleaners.
The smell of ammonia filled the laboratory.
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Common collocations
ammonia solutionammonia smell
Etymology
Do latim científico 'ammoniacus', por sua vez do grego 'ammoniakon', relacionado com o deus Amon.