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ammoniaca

ammonia

noun ahm-moh-NEE-ah-kah Rare

Origin: From New Latin ammonia, named after the temple of Ammon in Egypt near which ammonium salts were found

Usage Note

Ammoniaca refers both to the chemical compound (NH₃) and to household ammonia cleaning solution. The stress falls on the i: am-mo-NÌ-a-ca. Be careful not to confuse it with ammonio (ammonium, the ion). In the home it is most commonly encountered as a component of glass and tile cleaners.

Examples

"Non mescolare ammoniaca con la candeggina."

Natural Translation

Do not mix ammonia with bleach.

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