Ammonia: meaning, definitions and examples

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ammonia

 

[ ษ™หˆmoสŠ.ni.ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Ammonia is a colorless gas with a distinct, pungent odor. It is composed of one nitrogen atom and three hydrogen atoms, and it is commonly used in fertilizers and cleaning products. In solution form, it can be used as a refrigerant and in various industrial applications.

Synonyms

NH3, ammoniac, spirits of hartshorn.

Examples of usage

  • Ammonia is often found in household cleaners.
  • Farmers use ammonia to enhance crop growth.
  • The smell of ammonia can be quite strong.
  • Some industrial processes rely on ammonia as a key ingredient.

Translations

Translations of the word "ammonia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amรดnia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฎเฅ‹เคจเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ammoniak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amonia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะพะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ amoniak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใƒขใƒ‹ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ammoniac

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amonรญaco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท amonyak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”๋ชจ๋‹ˆ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃู…ูˆู†ูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amoniak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ amoniak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ amonijak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amรณnรญak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะผะผะธะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amonyak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amonรญaco

Etymology

The term 'ammonia' has its origins in the Latin 'ammonium,' which was derived from the Greek word 'ammoniakos,' named after the Temple of Ammon in ancient Libya where ammonium chloride was first discovered. Ammonia was isolated and identified as a distinct chemical compound in the 18th century by Scottish chemist Joseph Black. He recognized that it had unique properties that differentiated it from other substances. The formula NH3 represents ammonia's molecular structure, which consists of one nitrogen atom and three hydrogen atoms. This gas has been utilized for centuries, largely in agriculture and industrial processes, highlighting its importance in various sectors. With advancements in chemistry, the synthesis and applications of ammonia have expanded, leading to its role in the production of nitrogenous fertilizers and its use in cooling systems.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,207 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.