Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ammoniacal

Adjective
əˌmoʊ.niˈɑː.kəl
Definition
Containing ammonia or relating to ammonia.
Examples
  • The ammoniacal solution was used as a cleaning agent.
  • In the lab, we analyzed the ammoniacal content in the soil samples.
  • Farmers often use ammoniacal fertilizers to promote crop growth.
Meaning
The term ‘ammoniacal’ refers to substances that have ammonia in their composition or exhibit properties associated with ammonia. It is often used in chemical contexts to describe solutions or compounds that contain ammonia.
Synonyms
  • Ammonia-like
  • Ammonious
  • Ammoniac