ammonia water
Definition
Noun: A clear, colorless, pungent liquid consisting of ammonia gas dissolved in water. It is a common cleaning agent and chemical reagent.
Usage
"Ammonia water" refers specifically to the aqueous solution. It is often used for cleaning, as a household disinfectant, and in various industrial processes. * She used ammonia water to clean the glass windows until they sparkled. * In the laboratory, a dilute ammonia water solution is often used as a base for chemical reactions.
Advanced Usage
- As a reagent: In chemistry, "ammonia water" is a standard reagent for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- The precipitate dissolved upon the addition of ammonia water.
- Historical/Traditional Use: It has been used historically as a smelling salt to revive someone feeling faint due to its strong, sharp odor.
Variants and Related Words
- Ammonium Hydroxide (NH₄OH): This is the chemical name often used interchangeably with "ammonia water," though technically it describes the ionic species present in the solution.
- Aqueous Ammonia: A more formal or scientific synonym for "ammonia water."
- Household Ammonia: A common commercial term for diluted ammonia water sold for cleaning purposes.
Synonyms
- Aqueous ammonia
- Ammonium hydroxide (technical)
- Spirit of hartshorn (archaic)
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Ammonia solution: A general term that can refer to ammonia water of various concentrations.
- Ammonia fumes/gas: These terms refer to the gaseous form of ammonia (NH₃), not the water solution.
Noun
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a water solution of ammonia
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