ammonium


Definition: Meaning of, ammonium in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈməʊnɪəm /

  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Singular Plural
ammonium ammoniums
  1. the ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion
    SYNONYM
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym

ammonium used in phrases

  • ammonium alum (noun)
    1. a white crystalline double sulphate of aluminium: the ammonium double sulphate of aluminium
  • ammonium carbamate (noun)
    1. a salt of carbamic acid that is used as a nitrogen fertilizer
  • ammonium carbonate (noun)
    1. a carbonate of ammonium; used in the manufacture of smelling salts and baking powder and ammonium compounds
  • ammonium chloride (noun)
    1. a white salt used in dry cells
  • ammonium hydroxide (noun)
    1. a water solution of ammonia
  • ammonium ion (noun)
    1. the ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion
  • ammonium nitrate (noun)
    1. used as an explosive and fertilizer and rocket propellant
  • quaternary ammonium compound (noun)
    1. a compound derived from ammonium with hydrogen atoms replaced by organic groups; used as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and in drugs
  • More