ammonia

• Substantivo que designa o gás incolor de cheiro forte e penetrante, composto de nitrogênio e hidrogênio (NH3), ou a solução aquosa desse gás, usada como produto de limpeza e fertilizante.

A noun referring to a pungent gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), or a water solution of this gas.

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1. B2formalscientific

   A colorless, pungent gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), used in cleaning products and fertilizers.

   Gás pungente

   • Ammonia is commonly used in household cleaning solutions.
   • The strong smell of ammonia filled the laboratory.
   • Farmers use ammonia-based fertilizers to enrich the soil.

2. Aqueous solutionB2formalscientific

   A water solution of ammonia, often used as a cleaning agent.

   Amônia

   • She diluted the ammonia with water before cleaning the windows.
   • The bottle of household ammonia was stored under the sink.
   • A solution of ammonia is effective for removing grease stains.

   Sinônimosammonia waterammonium hydroxide