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UK//əˈməʊ.ni.ə//US//əˈmoʊ.ni.ə//

Meaning of Ammonia

A colorless gas with a strong smell, used in cleaning and fertilizers.

In simple words: A strong-smelling gas used in cleaning products and fertilizers.

Ammonia in a sentence

  • The cleaner contains ammonia, which helps to dissolve dirt.
  • Ammonia is often used in agriculture as a fertilizer.
  • Please avoid mixing bleach with ammonia for safety reasons.
  • Ammonia produced from animal waste can be beneficial to soil.
  • He opened the bottle, and the smell of ammonia filled the room.

How to use Ammonia

Generally used in scientific, cleaning, or industrial contexts. Not common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'a-moan-ya' - think of the strong smell that makes you moan.

Related words

Collocations with Ammonia

  • ammonia solution
  • ammonia gas
  • ammonia cleaner

Synonyms for Ammonia

  • nitrogen hydride
  • NH3
  • ammonia gas

Common mistakes with Ammonia

  • Confused with 'ammonium' which is a compound derived from ammonia.
  • Mispronouncing the second syllable, often saying 'a-monia' instead of 'a-moh-nia'.

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Frequently asked questions about Ammonia

What does Ammonia mean?

A strong-smelling gas used in cleaning products and fertilizers.

What is the definition of Ammonia?

A colorless gas with a strong smell, used in cleaning and fertilizers.

How do you use Ammonia in a sentence?

The cleaner contains ammonia, which helps to dissolve dirt.

Can you give another example of Ammonia?

Ammonia is often used in agriculture as a fertilizer.

What are synonyms for Ammonia?

Common alternatives include nitrogen hydride, NH3, ammonia gas.

What words go with Ammonia?

It commonly pairs with ammonia solution, ammonia gas, ammonia cleaner.

What are common mistakes when using Ammonia?

Confused with 'ammonium' which is a compound derived from ammonia. Mispronouncing the second syllable, often saying 'a-monia' instead of 'a-moh-nia'.

How do you pronounce Ammonia?

US: //əˈmoʊ.ni.ə//, UK: //əˈməʊ.ni.ə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Ammonia?

Generally used in scientific, cleaning, or industrial contexts. Not common in casual conversation.