Meaning of ammonia in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈmoʊnjə/

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1. Noun

   ammonia

   Etymology

   late 18th century: modern Latin, from sal ammoniacus (see sal ammoniac)

   Definitions

   1. a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3)
2. 2. a water solution of ammonia