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ammonia

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐmuˈniaku/a·mo·ni·a·co

Definition

1

A colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell (NH3), used in fertilizers and cleaning products.

Usage examples

Ammonia is a key ingredient in many household cleaners.
The smell of ammonia filled the laboratory.

Synonyms

Common combinations

ammonia solutionammonia smell