Meaning
A gaseous, toxic compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH₃, with a pungent smell and taste.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Etymology tree Egyptian jmnbor. Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓́μμων (Ắmmōn)bor. Latin Ammōn Latin ammoniacusder. English ammonia From Latin sal ammoniacus (“salt of Amun, ammonium chloride”), named so because it was found near the temple of (Jupiter) Ammon in Egypt. Ammon derives from Ancient Greek Ἄμμων (Ámmōn), from Egyptian jmn (i-mn:n-A4).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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