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household ammonia

American  

noun

  1. diluted ammonia, often having a small quantity of detergent, used in the home for cleaning.


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Its vapor is lighter than air and has the same pungent odor as household ammonia.

From Washington Times Sep. 3, 2022

Just remember, however, to check the label before use — household ammonia is usually diluted with water, but you can also further dilute it with water before you use it.

From Salon Apr. 24, 2022

The hydroxide ion concentration in household ammonia is 3.2 10−3 M at 25 °C. What is the concentration of hydronium ions in the solution?

From Textbooks Feb. 14, 2019

The pH of a solution of household ammonia, a 0.950-M solution of NH3, is 11.612.

From Textbooks Feb. 14, 2019

It was a blessed relief from the agony I had been in and I did not thank whoever it was that put household ammonia under my nose and doused my head with cold water.

From Back at School with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell

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