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ammonia

[uh-mohn-yuh, uh-moh-nee-uh] / əˈmoʊn yə, əˈmoʊ ni ə /
NOUN
pungent gas, liquid
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They may also decide to use less fertilizer when planting this spring, or turn to cheaper alternatives by swapping out more expensive ammonia fertilizers for cheaper potash options.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

While the vast majority of liquid nitrogen and ammonia is domestically produced, the U.S. imports about half of its urea, making it susceptible to the Middle East supply shock.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

According to the United Nations, around a third of the world's fertilisers - such as urea, potash, ammonia and phosphates - normally pass through the Hormuz Strait.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Since February, contract prices have risen for ammonia and potash by 6% and 2%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The air still smelled of wet cigarettes and ammonia.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter