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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About half of the world’s agricultural nitrogen-based urea fertilizer supply passes through the strait, along with 30% of global ammonia exports.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The UN secretary general created the task force in March to spearhead a mechanism to allow fertilisers and related raw materials such as ammonia, sulphur and urea through the strait.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Instead, the observations revealed less ammonia than predicted.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Anhydrous ammonia prices have risen 39% versus this time last year, while urea prices have climbed 48%, according to assessments from research firm DTN.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I fetched the buckets of warm water and ammonia.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson