Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
ammonia
IPA transcription: [əm'oʊnjə]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
ammonia
Meaning:
a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3)
Synonyms:
ammonia_water, ammonia, ammonium_hydroxide
Meaning:
a water solution of ammonia
Usage examples
I had used ammonia and bromine.
Acidulate with sulphuric acid to fix any ammonia present.
"I have it!" exclaimed the chemist,--"a little ammonia is just the thing!" No, it wasn't the thing at all.
Inhalation of the fumes of strong ammonia may lead to death from capillary bronchitis or broncho-pneumonia.
"A glass of wine, Nap, quick!" cried the doctor, sprinkling some water in his patient's face, and applying ammonia to his nostrils.
If the piano is dingy, smoky or dirty looking, it should be washed carefully with lukewarm water with a little ammonia in it to soften it.