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ammoniac

/əˈməʊ.ni.æk/

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adjective

/əˈməʊ.ni.æk/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее относящийся к аммиаку или напоминающий его, а также древнюю соль, из которой его получали.

An obsolete adjective meaning relating to or resembling ammonia or the ancient salt from which it was derived.

  1. Related to ammoniaC2formal

    Pertaining to, containing, or having the properties of ammonia.

    ruАммиачный

    • The solution had a strong ammoniac smell.
    • Ammoniac compounds are often used in cleaning products.
    • The chemist studied the ammoniac properties of the gas.

    Synonymsammoniacalammoniated

  2. Aromatic gum resinC2formal

    A type of gum resin obtained from certain plants, used historically in medicine and perfumery.

    ruАроматическая камедистая смола

    • The ancient Egyptians used ammoniac in their embalming processes.
    • Ammoniac was a common ingredient in traditional remedies.
    • The resin had a distinct, pungent odor characteristic of ammoniac.

noun

/əˈməʊ.ni.æk/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ароматическую камедистую смолу, получаемую из растения аммиак, или прилагательное, описывающее что-то, относящееся к аммиаку, содержащее его или напоминающее его.

A noun referring to the aromatic gum resin obtained from the ammoniac plant, or an adjective describing something that pertains to, contains, or resembles ammonia.

  1. Aromatic gum resinC2formal

    A gum resin obtained from the plant Dorema ammoniacum, used historically in perfumes and traditional medicine.

    ruАроматическая камедистая смола

    • The apothecary prepared a tincture from ammoniac for the patient.
    • Ammoniac was once a common ingredient in incense blends.
    • The resin of the ammoniac plant has a strong, pungent odor.
  2. Related to ammoniaC1formal

    Pertaining to, containing, or having the properties of ammonia.

    ruАммиачный

    • The solution had a distinct ammoniac smell.
    • Ammoniac compounds are often used in cleaning products.
    • The chemist studied the ammoniac properties of the gas.

    Synonymsammoniacal