ammonic

American

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

Also ammonical

adjective

of or relating to ammonia or ammonium.

ammonic British

/ əˈmɒnɪk, əˈməʊnɪk /

adjective

of or concerned with ammonia or ammonium compounds

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Other Word Forms

ammonical

adjective

Etymology

Origin of ammonic

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

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ammonic

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.

From Time Magazine Archive

Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3.—It is precipitated in a pure state by ammonic carbonate from a solution of calcium chloride.

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

Wash it back into the dish; and digest with 5 or 10 c.c. of a cold solution of ammonic carbonate.

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

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

Such variations in the amount of ammonic salts as occur in ordinary working are unimportant.

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

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