English dictionary

ammonium

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion

noun.substance

Synonyms ammonium ion

Source: WordNet 3.0
A compound radical, NH<sub>4</sub>, having the chemical relations of a strongly basic element like the alkali metals.

noun

Source: webster1913