ammonia

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A colourless gas made of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH₃) that has a strong, sharp smell.

   Ammonia is widely used to make fertilizers for crops.

2. 2
   noun

   A liquid made by mixing this gas with water, often used as a household cleaner.

   Never use ammonia to clean metal pens, as it can damage them.

Etymology tree Egyptian jmnbor. Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓́μμων (Ắmmōn)bor. Latin Ammōn Latin ammoniacusder. English ammonia From Latin sal ammoniacus (“salt of Amun, ammonium chloride”), named so because it was found near the temple of (Jupiter) Ammon in Egypt. Ammon derives from Ancient Greek Ἄμμων (Ámmōn), from Egyptian jmn (i-mn:n-A4).

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