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household ammonia

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

From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019

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

With others it is, Slap! slap!—with irritation mental as well as physical; for the latter, entomologists recommend household ammonia.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Kenelm Winslow

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