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ammonium sulfate
noun
, Chemistry.
- a white, crystalline, water-soluble solid, (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 , used chiefly as a fertilizer.
ammonium sulfate
- A brownish-gray to white crystalline salt used in fertilizers and water purification. Chemical formula: (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ammonium sulfate1
First recorded in 1800–85
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