ammonium
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐˈmɔnju/técnico
a·mó·nio
Definition
The positively charged polyatomic ion NH₄⁺, derived from ammonia.
Ammonium salts are widely used in fertilizers.
The test showed high levels of ammonium in the soil sample.
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Etymology
Do latim 'ammoniacum', do grego 'ammoniakon' (resina de uma planta da Líbia, perto do templo de Amon).