ammonia

[uh-mohn-yuh, uh-moh-nee-uh] / əˈmoʊn yə, əˈmoʊ ni ə /

NOUN

pungent gas, liquid

Synonyms

STRONG

alkali salts spirits vapor

Example Sentences

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By comparing these observations with earlier images taken at 10.6 μm in 2024, the team was able to estimate how much ammonia is present.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

In Jupiter's atmosphere, ammonia gas and ammonia clouds dominate the visible upper layers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Karex relies on materials derived from oil, including ammonia - which is used to preserve latex - and silicone-based lubricants.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Gulf countries are major exporters of nitrogen fertilisers like urea -- which provides plants with nitrogen to aid green leafy growth -- as well as ammonia and phosphate.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I jot it down, amending it to ammonia, and pick out the next letter.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett