ammoniac

[US]/əˈmɒnɪæk/
[UK]/ˌæmˈoʊniˌæk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a pungent, colorless gas with a characteristically sharp smell; ammonia
adj.containing or resembling ammonia in properties
Word Forms
Pluralammoniacs

Phrases & Collocations

ammoniac smell

ammoniac fumes

ammoniac solution

ammoniac fertilizer

ammoniac gas leak

ammoniac industrial waste

detect ammoniac levels

ammoniac poisoning

ammoniac production process

Example Sentences

ammoniac is a colorless gas with a pungent odor.

the factory released large amounts of ammoniac into the atmosphere.

ammoniac is used in fertilizers to provide nitrogen for plants.

exposure to high concentrations of ammoniac can be harmful to humans.

ammoniac is produced through various industrial processes.

the ammoniac smell lingered in the air after the accident.

ammoniac is a key ingredient in many cleaning products.

scientists are researching ways to reduce ammoniac emissions from agriculture.

ammoniac can be used as a refrigerant in some industrial applications.

the ammoniac leak caused significant damage to the surrounding environment.

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