Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ammoniac
Adjective
/əˈməniˌak/
Definition
Relating to or resembling ammonia.
Examples
- The ammoniac odor in the laboratory was overpowering.
- Some cleaning products contain ammoniac compounds to enhance their effectiveness.
Meaning
Ammoniac describes substances that have the characteristics of ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with a distinct smell.
Synonyms
- Ammonium
- Basic
- Nitrogenous
