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ammonic

American  
[uh-mon-ik, uh-moh-nik] / əˈmɒn ɪk, əˈmoʊ nɪk /
Also ammonical

adjective

  1. of or relating to ammonia or ammonium.


ammonic British  
/ əˈmɒnɪk, əˈməʊnɪk /

adjective

  1. of or concerned with ammonia or ammonium compounds

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of ammonic

First recorded in 1865–70; ammon(ia) + -ic

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This year industry experts estimate that even though many U.S. ammonic plants, which produce nitrogen fertilizer, have already been closed, those that remain will be operating at only 73% of capacity.

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The solution thus obtained is treated with ammonic chloride in large excess and with some alcohol.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

It must be remembered, however, that, although ammonic chloride is volatile, it cannot be volatilised in the presence of substances which form volatile chlorides without loss of the latter.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

Heat gently, to drive off the ammonic chloride, and ignite to a little below redness.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

Separation.—In the usual course of an analytical separation the hydrate of titanium will be thrown down with ferric hydrate, &c., on the addition of ammonic chloride and ammonia.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

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