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- [uh-moh-nee-ak]
- /əˈmoʊ niˌæk/
- /ə.ˈməʊ.nɪæk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-moh-nee-ak]
- /əˈmoʊ niˌæk/
Definitions of ammoniac word
- noun ammoniac a strong-smelling gum resin obtained from the stems of the N Asian umbelliferous plant Dorema ammoniacum and formerly used as an expectorant, stimulant, perfume, and in porcelain cement 3
- noun ammoniac a pungent gum resin obtained from the stems of certain plants (esp. Dorema ammoniacum) of the umbel family, found in Iran, S Siberia, and N India: used in perfumes, porcelain cements, and formerly in medicine 3
- noun ammoniac Also, ammoniacum [am-uh-nahy-uh-kuh m] /ˌæm əˈnaɪ ə kəm/ (Show IPA). gum ammoniac. 1
- abbreviation AMMONIAC ammoniacal. 1
- noun ammoniac Of or relating to ammonia, or possessing its properties. 1
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Origin of ammoniac
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English armoniac, ammoniak < Latin ammōniacum < Greek ammōniakón (neuter of ammōniakós of Ammon; see -i-, -ac), applied to a salt and a gum resin prepared near the Shrine of Ammon in Libya
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Parts of speech for Ammoniac
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ammoniac popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ammoniac usage trend in Literature
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