Topic: COMPOUNDS
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| Date: | 1700-1800 |
| Language: | Modern Latin |
| Origin: | Latin sal ammoniacus 'salt of Amon', from Amon ancient Egyptian god near one of whose temples the substance was obtained |
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am‧mo‧ni‧a
[uncountable]
[uncountable]1 a clear liquid with a strong bad smell that is used for cleaning or in cleaning products
2HCC a poisonous gas with a strong bad smell that is used in making many chemicals, fertilizers etc
